SW16 1BF is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Woodbourne Avenue, 0.6km from Streatham Green in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £342k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00015745 (shared with 627 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODBOURNE AVENUE, SW16 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODBOURNE AVENUE, SW16 1BF.
557
32
£ 66,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines SW16 1BF — 53% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1BF. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 342,500
4 sales · Mean £ 338,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW16 1BF is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dunraven School
The Livity School
Sunnyhill Primary School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Hitherfield Primary School
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Streatham Wells Primary
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Five Bells0.4 km
- The Manor Arms0.7 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.6 km
- The Leigham Well0.5 km
- Holland Tringham0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.2 km
- Cafe Zara0.5 km
- Exhibit B0.4 km
- Green Cactus0.8 km
- Kennedy's Of Streatham0.5 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
69 nearby- Cake Box0.2 km
- Chung Chun Korea Hotdog0.3 km
- Estate Office Coffee0.5 km
- Fully Loaded0.7 km
- Greggs @ Tesco0.9 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.2 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- A.H.Underwood0.8 km
- Budgens0.9 km
- Le Tour De France0.6 km
- Aseel Food House0.6 km
- El Baraka0.5 km
- + 53 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.6 km
- Streatham0.7 km
- Streatham Station0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161BF · Data under Open Government Licence