SW16 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Drews Cottages, 0.7km from Tooting Bec Common in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW16 1AH is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £820k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00015732 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DREWS COTTAGES, SW16 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DREWS COTTAGES, SW16 1AH.
296
41
£ 66,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SW16 1AH has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1AH. The average age is 41.1. 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
£ 820,000
1 sales · Mean £ 820,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW16 1AH has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Telferscot Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
The Livity School
Ravenstone Primary School
Richard Atkins Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Taylors0.8 km
- Streatham Wine House0.8 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.7 km
- The Bedford0.9 km
- The Five Bells0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
55 nearby- Baby Spinach0.9 km
- I Love Coffee0.9 km
- La Casita0.9 km
- Life Cafe Restaurant1.0 km
- Trio Pizzeria0.9 km
- + 50 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Paydens0.9 km
- Budgens0.9 km
- Food Way Supermarket1.0 km
- Mieszko Supermarket0.8 km
- Tariq Halal Meat0.8 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
- The Flavour Cabin0.8 km
- Amigos Burgers & Shakes1.0 km
- German Doner Kebab0.9 km
- Happy Garden0.8 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.9 km
- Balham Lodge0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.6 km
- Balham1.1 km
- Streatham Station1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161AH · Data under Open Government Licence