SW16 1BS is a mixed residential area on Streatham High Road, 0.8km from Streatham Green in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SW16 1BS offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £318k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00015737 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1BS.
465
36
£ 66,700 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW16 1BS 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW16 1BS spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW16 1BS. The average age is 36.2. 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
Flat
£ 318,750
2 sales · Mean £ 318,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW16 1BS is above average at 93 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
Dunraven School
Sunnyhill Primary School
Hitherfield Primary School
Streatham Wells Primary
Telferscot Primary School
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- AS Stores0.8 km
- Essential Express Food And Wine0.1 km
- Jackson Chemist0.7 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- Streatham Superstore0.8 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Porky's Wine Bar0.4 km
- The Leigham Well0.7 km
- Holland Tringham0.6 km
- Taylors0.0 km
- Streatham Wine House0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Al- Jazeera Restaurant0.9 km
- BEWYLD LTD0.3 km
- Brickwood Coffee \& Bread0.9 km
- Brooks \& Gao0.1 km
- Cafe Barcelona0.9 km
- + 62 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Amended Registration To Be Resubmitted0.3 km
- Bagel King0.9 km
- Blazin Patty Limited0.9 km
- Caribbean Mix0.3 km
- Chicken Cottage0.5 km
- + 61 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Iceland Foods0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Streatham Hill0.3 km
- Streatham0.9 km
- Streatham Station1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Streatham Hill Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SW161BS · Data under Open Government Licence