SW16 1BB is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Streatham High Road, 0.3km from Streatham Green in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW16 1BB offers 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 — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £575k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00015745 (shared with 627 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1BB.
557
32
£ 66,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1BB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW16 1BB has a highly multicultural community character — 53% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1BB. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 886,500
1 sales · Mean £ 886,500
Flat
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW16 1BB is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Sunnyhill Primary School
Dunraven School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
The Livity School
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Hitherfield Primary School
Goldfinch Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Five Bells0.6 km
- Holland Tringham0.2 km
- Taylors0.5 km
- The Manor Arms0.4 km
- White Lion0.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.5 km
- Cafe Zara0.8 km
- Exhibit B0.7 km
- Green Cactus0.5 km
- Kennedy's Of Streatham0.8 km
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Cake Box0.4 km
- Chung Chun Korea Hotdog0.0 km
- Estate Office Coffee0.8 km
- Fully Loaded0.4 km
- Greggs @ Tesco0.6 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Budgens0.9 km
- Streatham Superstore0.3 km
- Zagros Fresh Fish0.1 km
- Fish Tale0.8 km
- TS3 Food \& Wine0.7 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Iceland Foods0.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Marks \& Spencer0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Conquest Guest House0.9 km
- Leigham Court Hotel0.6 km
- Mount Carmel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham0.6 km
- Streatham Station0.6 km
- Streatham Hill0.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161BB · Data under Open Government Licence