Woodbourne Avenue is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 1BP is located in the Streatham St Leonard's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 2012-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodbourne Avenue, London, SW16 1BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 1BF, SW16 1UR, SW16 1BJ, SW16 2TA, SW16 1PS, SW16 1PR, SW16 1BW, SW16 2SZ, SW16 1UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 1BP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 54% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 46% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW16 1BP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.9% | 45.3% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 45.3% | 11.5% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 65.8% | 13.9% | 48.4% | 17.4% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 25.4% | -12.0% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 7.7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 7.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 59.4% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
| Other | 19.1% | 3.9% | -15.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 7.2% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 11.7% | 8.9% | 0.8% | 10.9% |
| White | 69.2% | 47.2% | -22.0% | 81.4% | -34.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 5.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 55.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.7% | 55.6% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| European Union | 29.4% | 16.7% | -12.7% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 4.7% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 15.1% | 12.9% | 1.3% | 13.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.5% | 55.6% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 21.1% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.9% | 9.5% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 11.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 2.5% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 11.3% | 0.4% | 10.9% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodbourne Avenue was 879.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 966.8% higher than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Woodbourne Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 24th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 210.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 1B Woodbourne Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-03-14 | £300,320 |
| Flat 1 1B Woodbourne Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2013-11-13 | £254,944 |
| Flat 2 1B Woodbourne Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2012-12-04 | £236,524 |
| Flat 3 1B Woodbourne Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2012-02-23 | £229,604 |
SW16 1BP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SW16 1BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Other | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 37 |
| Construction | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyhill Primary School Sunnyhill Road , Streatham SW16 2UW | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | - not rated | 920 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | 4out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Primary School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitherfield Junior School Leigham Vale , Streatham SW16 2JQ | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 715 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,823 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 2,764 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Thames College Wandsworth High Street , Wandsworth SW18 2PP | - not rated | 5,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 5,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Sparks Stage School 16-16a Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 474 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flames Academy 16 Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 474 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maypole School (Leigham Court) 76 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QA | - not rated | 478 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood School 55 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2NJ | - not rated | 489 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nea Project 6 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2PG | - not rated | 506 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paratha Inn | 124 Streatham High Road, London | 75 yd | |
| PRS - Performing Rights Society | Elgar House, 41 Streatham High Road | 76 yd | |
| Wimpy | 160 Streatham High Road, London | 87 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 170 Streatham High Road, London | 87 yd | |
| Life Cafe Restaurant | 5 Astoria Parade, Streatham High Road | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 213 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 280 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 325 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 388 yd | |
| Holland Tringham | 107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Burgers & Shakes | 156 Streatham High Road, London | 76 yd | |
| Amended Registration To Be Resubmitted | 156 - 170 Streatham High Road, London | 76 yd | |
| KFC | 116 Streatham High Road, London | 98 yd | |
| Cake Box | 9 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 168 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 29 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 168 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 87 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 241 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 241 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 388 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 91 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 451 yd |
| Dunraven School (North Side) Mount Nod Road | 583 yd | |
| Dunraven School (South Side) Leigham Court Road | artificial grass pitch | 684 yd |
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 800 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Valley Road Playing Fields CURTIS FIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,013 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.