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.
STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1BJ.
557
32
£ 66,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Dunraven School
The Livity School
Sunnyhill Primary School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Hitherfield Primary School
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Streatham Wells Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: SW161BJ · Data under Open Government Licence