Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

ABBOTSWOOD ROAD, SW16 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTSWOOD ROAD, SW16 1AP.

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Population

603

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW16 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SW16 1AP combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£2.5M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £2.5M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 49.7% year-on-year.

home £2,545,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW16 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Abbotswood Road, 0.4km from Tooting Bec Common in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SW16, SW16 1AP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.5M, up 49.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00015734 (shared with 11 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 1AP. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.4%
Asian / British Asian48.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 1,700,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,977,000

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

SW16 1AP has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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 behaviour34
Violence and sexual offences32
Vehicle crime24
Other theft9
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Telferscot Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Good124 pupils0.9 km
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Henry Cavendish Primary School

Outstanding798 pupils0.9 km
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The Livity School

Good100 pupils1.0 km
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Ravenstone Primary School

Good394 pupils1.1 km
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St Leonard's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding336 pupils1.2 km
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Dunraven School

Outstanding1766 pupils1.2 km
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La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School

Outstanding1130 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

55 nearby
  • Grafton Tennis Club0.9 km
  • Just Jenny's Cafe0.8 km
  • El Chico0.7 km
  • SW16 Bar \& Kitchen0.7 km
  • Batch & Co1.0 km
  • + 50 more
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Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Coco And Bibi At Kitchen 41.0 km
  • Late Knight Delivery, YouVegan, Chihuahua0.9 km
  • My Godo Kitchen 61.0 km
  • Tarnips Treats Kitchen 70.9 km
  • Tortilla1.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Budgens0.6 km
  • Hyde Farm0.6 km
  • Variety Store0.7 km
  • Zapp0.9 km
  • La Parisienne1.0 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Leigham Court Hotel0.9 km
  • Balham Lodge0.5 km
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks \& Spencer0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Streatham Wine House0.9 km
  • White Lion0.9 km
  • Porky's Wine Bar0.7 km
  • Streatham Park Bowling Club1.0 km
  • The Bedford1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streatham Hill0.7 km
  • Balham1.2 km
  • Streatham Station1.4 km