SW16 1DD is a mixed residential area on Streatham High Road, 0.7km from Streatham Hill 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 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00015737 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1DD.
465
36
£ 66,700 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1DD 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
No single demographic signal dominates SW16 1DD — age 36, 37% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1DD. 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
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
£ 550,000
6 sales · Mean £ 555,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW16 1DD is moderate at 75 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.
school Local Schools
The Livity School
Dunraven School
Streatham Wells Primary
Hitherfield Primary School
Telferscot Primary School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
The Orchard School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Essential Express Food And Wine0.2 km
- Jackson Chemist0.4 km
- Budgens0.9 km
- Zagros Fresh Fish0.8 km
- Day Lewis Streatham0.5 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Porky's Wine Bar0.1 km
- The Leigham Well0.9 km
- Holland Tringham0.9 km
- Taylors0.3 km
- Streatham Wine House0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- BEWYLD LTD0.0 km
- Brooks \& Gao0.3 km
- Marinatto Gourmet Pizza At 5 Bells Pub0.1 km
- PRS - Performing Rights Society0.5 km
- Roots0.4 km
- + 50 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Amended Registration To Be Resubmitted0.6 km
- Caribbean Mix0.1 km
- Chicken Cottage0.2 km
- Wok D'Lite0.1 km
- Caribbean Taste1.0 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland Foods0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.1 km
- Co-operative Food0.1 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.1 km
- Streatham1.1 km
- Streatham Station1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Streatham Hill Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161DD · Data under Open Government Licence