Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

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

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

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Population

465

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW16 1BZ 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.

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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SW16 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

SW16 1BZ is a mixed residential area on Streatham High Road, 0.8km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.

SW16 1BZ is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00015737 (shared with 26 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 1BZ. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.3%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed18.4%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime around SW16 1BZ is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour301
Violence and sexual offences188
Shoplifting84
Criminal damage and arson66
Vehicle crime58

school Local Schools

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The Livity School

Good100 pupils0.3 km
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Dunraven School

Outstanding1766 pupils0.6 km
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Hitherfield Primary School

Good637 pupils0.9 km
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Streatham Wells Primary

Good0.9 km
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Sunnyhill Primary School

Good425 pupils0.9 km
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Telferscot Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.9 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Good124 pupils1.0 km
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Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School

Good179 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • AS Stores1.0 km
  • Essential Express Food And Wine0.1 km
  • Streatham Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Budgens0.9 km
  • Streatham Superstore1.0 km
  • + 47 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Porky's Wine Bar0.2 km
  • The Leigham Well0.9 km
  • Lisa's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Pratt's & Payne0.8 km
  • Streatham Wine House0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • BEWYLD LTD0.1 km
  • Brooks \& Gao0.3 km
  • Cozy Woods Formerly Mrs Wong1.0 km
  • Marinatto Gourmet Pizza At 5 Bells Pub0.0 km
  • PRS - Performing Rights Society0.4 km
  • + 53 more
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Amended Registration To Be Resubmitted0.5 km
  • Caribbean Mix0.2 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.3 km
  • Pizza Go Go0.9 km
  • Wok D'Lite0.2 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Leigham Court Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streatham Hill0.2 km
  • Streatham1.0 km
  • Streatham Station1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Streatham Hill Rail Station0.2 km