SW16 1AQ is a safe, established residential area on Mortimer Close, 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 1AQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00015732 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORTIMER CLOSE, SW16 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTIMER CLOSE, SW16 1AQ.
296
41
£ 66,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1AQ 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 1AQ 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 1AQ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,175,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,175,000
Semi-Detached
£ 1,550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW16 1AQ has low crime rates — 34 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.
school Local Schools
Telferscot Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
The Livity School
St Bernadette Catholic Junior School
La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School
Ravenstone Primary School
Richard Atkins Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
54 nearby- COSTA COFFEE1.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Meze Mazis0.9 km
- Trap Kitchen1.0 km
- Batch & Co0.8 km
- + 49 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.7 km
- Iceland Foods1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Paydens0.9 km
- Streatham Pharmacy0.7 km
- Day Lewis Streatham0.9 km
- De Montford Mini Market0.7 km
- LC Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Ocean Fish Bar0.9 km
- Amigos Burgers & Shakes0.9 km
- German Doner Kebab0.8 km
- Happy Garden0.7 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Streatham Wine House0.8 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.6 km
- The Bedford1.0 km
- The Five Bells0.6 km
- Taylors0.7 km
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
- Balham1.2 km
- Streatham Station1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161AQ · Data under Open Government Licence