Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

DORRIEN WALK, SW16 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORRIEN WALK, SW16 1AR.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW16 1AR 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SW16 1AR has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW16 1AR is a mixed residential area on Dorrien Walk, 0.8km from Streatham Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW16 1AR is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £400k, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00015733 (shared with 3 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 1AR. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.2%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean31.0%
Other / Mixed13.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 346,169

6 sales · Mean £ 329,389

Semi-Detached

£ 481,250

2 sales · Mean £ 481,250

Terraced

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

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

Crime around SW16 1AR 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.

Anti-social behaviour236
Violence and sexual offences164
Shoplifting72
Vehicle crime56
Criminal damage and arson54

school Local Schools

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The Livity School

Good100 pupils0.6 km
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Telferscot Primary School

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

Good124 pupils0.8 km
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Dunraven School

Outstanding1766 pupils0.9 km
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Henry Cavendish Primary School

Outstanding798 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School

Good179 pupils1.1 km
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Streatham Wells Primary

Good1.1 km
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Richard Atkins Primary School

Good278 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Grafton Tennis Club0.8 km
  • El Chico0.3 km
  • SW16 Bar \& Kitchen0.4 km
  • Batch & Co0.6 km
  • Trevo Brasserie0.6 km
  • + 49 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Budgens0.2 km
  • Hyde Farm0.5 km
  • Variety Store0.9 km
  • La Parisienne0.6 km
  • The Cosy Corner0.5 km
  • + 32 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

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

7 nearby
  • Marks \& Spencer0.4 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Orient Express0.4 km
  • Amigos Burgers & Shakes0.6 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.5 km
  • Happy Garden0.5 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Streatham Wine House0.6 km
  • White Lion0.8 km
  • Porky's Wine Bar0.3 km
  • Lisa's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Pratt's & Payne0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streatham Hill0.3 km
  • Streatham1.3 km
  • Streatham Station1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Streatham Hill Rail Station0.3 km