Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SW16 1DE.

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Population

465

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 66,700 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW16 1DE 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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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SW16 1DE spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 7.2% year-on-year.

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

SW16 1DE is a mixed residential area on Streatham High Road, 0.7km from Streatham Green in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham St Leonard's ward and the Streatham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SW16 1DE 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 is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £470k, down 7.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW16 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00015737 (shared with 26 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 1DE. 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

White / British60.3%
Asian / British Asian15.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed18.4%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 51%
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

£ 470,000

3 sales · Mean £ 480,666

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

Crime around SW16 1DE is moderate at 86 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour274
Shoplifting206
Violence and sexual offences205
Other theft76
Public order56

school Local Schools

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The Livity School

Good100 pupils0.4 km
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Dunraven School

Outstanding1766 pupils0.5 km
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Sunnyhill Primary School

Good425 pupils0.7 km
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Hitherfield Primary School

Good637 pupils0.9 km
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St Leonard's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding336 pupils1.0 km
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Streatham Wells Primary

Good1.1 km
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Telferscot Primary School

Outstanding411 pupils1.1 km
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St Andrew's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding401 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • AS Stores0.7 km
  • Essential Express Food And Wine0.2 km
  • Jackson Chemist0.8 km
  • Budgens0.8 km
  • Streatham Superstore0.7 km
  • + 49 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Porky's Wine Bar0.4 km
  • The Leigham Well0.6 km
  • Holland Tringham0.6 km
  • Taylors0.1 km
  • Streatham Wine House0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Al- Jazeera Restaurant0.9 km
  • BEWYLD LTD0.3 km
  • Brickwood Coffee \& Bread0.8 km
  • Brooks \& Gao0.1 km
  • Cafe Barcelona0.9 km
  • + 62 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Amended Registration To Be Resubmitted0.2 km
  • Bagel King0.8 km
  • Blazin Patty Limited0.8 km
  • Caribbean Mix0.4 km
  • Chicken Cottage0.6 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Iceland Foods0.4 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Leigham Court Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Streatham Hill0.4 km
  • Streatham0.8 km
  • Streatham Station1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Streatham Hill Rail Station0.4 km