SW16 1AZ is a mixed residential area on Dingley Lane, 0.7km from Tooting Bec Common in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.
Within the SW16 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £530k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00015712 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DINGLEY LANE, SW16 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DINGLEY LANE, SW16 1AZ.
281
36
£ 66,700 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1AZ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SW16 1AZ — age 36, 49% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1AZ. 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
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
£ 530,250
2 sales · Mean £ 530,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW16 1AZ is moderate at 57 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
The Livity School
Telferscot Primary School
Dunraven School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
Henry Cavendish Primary School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
Sunnyhill Primary School
Hitherfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Grafton Tennis Club0.9 km
- Batch & Co0.8 km
- El Chico0.4 km
- SW16 Bar \& Kitchen0.5 km
- Trevo Brasserie0.8 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Streatham Wine House0.7 km
- White Lion0.7 km
- The Manor Arms1.0 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.5 km
- The Leigham Well1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Amigos Burgers & Shakes0.5 km
- German Doner Kebab0.5 km
- Happy Garden0.6 km
- Just Doner1.0 km
- KFC0.4 km
- + 58 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Streatham Pharmacy0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Athlete King1.0 km
- Bartek Express0.8 km
- Brasileiro Meat \& Grocery0.5 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.6 km
- Balham Lodge0.8 km
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks \& Spencer0.5 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Iceland Foods0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.4 km
- Streatham1.2 km
- Streatham Station1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Streatham Hill Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161AZ · Data under Open Government Licence