SW16 1EA is a mixed residential area located 0.9km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham Wells ward and the Streatham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW16 1EA offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00015910 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW16 1EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW16 1EA.
315
35
£ 66,700 /yr
73%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1EA 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 1EA — age 35, 41% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (35) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1EA. The average age is 35.5. 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 1EA is moderate at 69 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
Hitherfield Primary School
Sunnyhill Primary School
Streatham Wells Primary
Telferscot Primary School
Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School
The Orchard School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- AS Stores0.9 km
- Essential Express Food And Wine0.1 km
- Jackson Chemist0.6 km
- Budgens0.7 km
- Streatham Superstore0.9 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Porky's Wine Bar0.3 km
- The Leigham Well0.7 km
- Holland Tringham0.7 km
- Taylors0.2 km
- Lisa's Kitchen0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- BEWYLD LTD0.2 km
- Brickwood Coffee \& Bread1.0 km
- Brooks \& Gao0.2 km
- Cozy Woods Formerly Mrs Wong0.9 km
- Marinatto Gourmet Pizza At 5 Bells Pub0.1 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Amended Registration To Be Resubmitted0.4 km
- Caribbean Mix0.2 km
- Chicken Cottage0.4 km
- Pizza Go Go0.9 km
- Wok D'Lite0.2 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland Foods0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.3 km
- Streatham0.9 km
- Streatham Station1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Streatham Hill Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161EA · Data under Open Government Licence