Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

SW16 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW16 1AU.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW16 1AU 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SW16 1AU — age 36, 49% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

SW16 1AU is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Tooting Bec Common in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.

Day-to-day life in SW16 1AU has the character of members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00015712 (shared with 8 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 1AU. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.2%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean14.7%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SW16 1AU is moderate at 62 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 behaviour215
Violence and sexual offences152
Shoplifting63
Vehicle crime44
Burglary39

school Local Schools

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The Livity School

Good100 pupils0.6 km
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Telferscot Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils0.7 km
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Dunraven School

Outstanding1766 pupils0.8 km
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St Bede's Catholic Infant School

Good124 pupils0.9 km
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Sunnyhill Primary School

Good425 pupils1.1 km
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Henry Cavendish Primary School

Outstanding798 pupils1.1 km
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Streatham Wells Primary

Good1.1 km
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Hitherfield Primary School

Good637 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Grafton Tennis Club0.9 km
  • Batch & Co0.7 km
  • El Chico0.3 km
  • SW16 Bar \& Kitchen0.3 km
  • Trevo Brasserie0.7 km
  • + 53 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Streatham Wine House0.6 km
  • White Lion0.7 km
  • Porky's Wine Bar0.3 km
  • The Leigham Well1.0 km
  • Lisa's Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Amigos Burgers & Shakes0.5 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.4 km
  • Happy Garden0.5 km
  • KFC0.4 km
  • Roosters Piri Piri0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Streatham Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Athlete King1.0 km
  • Bartek Express0.8 km
  • Brasileiro Meat \& Grocery0.3 km
  • + 40 more
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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
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streatham Hill0.3 km
  • Streatham1.2 km
  • Streatham Station1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Streatham Hill Rail Station0.4 km