SW16 1BY is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Streatham Green in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.
The people who live in SW16 1BY are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00015744 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW16 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW16 1BY.
265
42
£ 66,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW16 1BY spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1BY. The average age is 41.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW16 1BY is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. 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
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Streatham Wells Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Five Bells0.4 km
- The Manor Arms0.6 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.6 km
- The Leigham Well0.5 km
- Holland Tringham0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.3 km
- Cafe Zara0.5 km
- Exhibit B0.4 km
- Green Cactus0.7 km
- Kennedy's Of Streatham0.5 km
- + 63 more
Takeaway Shop
69 nearby- Cake Box0.2 km
- Chung Chun Korea Hotdog0.2 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's0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.6 km
- Iceland Foods0.2 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- A.H.Underwood0.8 km
- Budgens1.0 km
- Le Tour De France0.7 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: SW161BY · Data under Open Government Licence