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

SW16 1BW is a mixed residential area on Streatham High Road, 0.7km 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 — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00015737 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.