Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1BJ.

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Population

557

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW16 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

53% of SW16 1BJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW16 1BJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Streatham High Road, 0.5km 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.

Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00015745 (shared with 627 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1BJ. 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

White / British47.4%
Asian / British Asian15.1%
Black / African / Caribbean15.1%
Other / Mixed22.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 355,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SW16 1BJ is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences203
Shoplifting196
Anti-social behaviour195
Other theft82
Public order58

school Local Schools

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Dunraven School

Outstanding1766 pupils0.5 km
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The Livity School

Good100 pupils0.6 km
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Sunnyhill Primary School

Good425 pupils0.6 km
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St Leonard's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding336 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils1.0 km
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Hitherfield Primary School

Good637 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School

Outstanding1200 pupils1.1 km
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Streatham Wells Primary

Good1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Five Bells0.4 km
  • Holland Tringham0.4 km
  • Taylors0.3 km
  • The Manor Arms0.6 km
  • Porky's Wine Bar0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

69 nearby
  • Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.3 km
  • Cafe Zara0.6 km
  • Exhibit B0.5 km
  • Green Cactus0.7 km
  • Kennedy's Of Streatham0.6 km
  • + 64 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

69 nearby
  • Cake Box0.2 km
  • Chung Chun Korea Hotdog0.2 km
  • Estate Office Coffee0.6 km
  • Fully Loaded0.6 km
  • Greggs @ Tesco0.8 km
  • + 64 more
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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • Streatham Superstore0.5 km
  • Zagros Fresh Fish0.3 km
  • Fish Tale0.6 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.2 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Leigham Court Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streatham Hill0.6 km
  • Streatham0.7 km
  • Streatham Station0.8 km