Woodfield Lane is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 1LF is located in the Streatham St Leonard's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodfield Lane, London, SW16 1LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 1AL, SW16 1LD, SW16 1LE, SW16 1AW, SW16 1JZ, SW16 1LB, SW16 1LQ, SW16 1AE, SW16 1LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SW16 1LF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 48.2% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51.8% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SW16 1LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.4% | 31.8% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 58.9% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 55.6% | 52.7% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 37.6% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 13.2% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 16.4% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 47.4% | -2.6% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 7.6% | 1.4% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% 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 | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 17.2% | 9.4% | -7.8% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 12.1% | 34.9% | 22.8% | 2.7% | 32.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 0.8% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 55% | 41.3% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 75.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 75.5% | 6.8% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 5.1% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 75.5% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 20% | 18.0% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 1.8% | -23.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 40.6% | 6.5% | 34.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodfield Lane was 53.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.8% lower than the Streatham Hill East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woodfield Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Streatham Hill East and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Woodfield Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,325,000 | 2019-12-18 | £3,314,801 |
| The Lodge Woodfield Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 1999-08-10 | £848,714 |
SW16 1LF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW16 1LF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Self-Employed | 75 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Looking after home or family | 60 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 3,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telferscot Primary School Telferscot Road , Balham SW12 0HW | 4out of 4 | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School Thornton Road , Clapham Park SW12 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School Hydethorpe Road , SW12 0JA | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rutherford House School 217 Balham High Road , Balham SW17 7BS | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School Atkins Road , SW12 0AB | 4out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Chestnut Grove School Chestnut Grove , Balham SW12 8JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 2,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,868 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streatham & Clapham High School 42 Abbotswood Road , London SW16 1AW | - not rated | 54 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roots | 110 Streatham High Road, London | 567 yd | |
| La Casita | 122 Streatham High Road, London | 573 yd | |
| Slurp | 106 Streatham High Road, London | 573 yd | |
| I Love Coffee | 126 Streatham High Road, London | 573 yd | |
| Wimpy | 160 Streatham High Road, London | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylors | Taylors Public House, 78A-78B Streatham High Road | 568 yd | |
| The Five Bells | 68 - 70 Streatham High Road, London | 622 yd | |
| White Lion | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 679 yd | |
| Lisa's Kitchen | The White Lion, 232 - 234 Streatham High Road | 718 yd | |
| Porky's Wine Bar | 23 - 27 Sternhold Avenue, London | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | 116 Streatham High Road, London | 573 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers & Shakes | 156 Streatham High Road, London | 585 yd | |
| Amended Registration To Be Resubmitted | 156 - 170 Streatham High Road, London | 585 yd | |
| Cake Box | 9 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 627 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 29 The High Parade, Streatham High Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 577 yd | |
| Tesco | 42 - 50 Streatham High Road, London | 622 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 653 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 194 - 198 Streatham High Road, London | 653 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | Unit 4, 142-170 Streatham Hill, London | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Streatham & Clapham High School ABBOTSWOOD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 392 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Streatham) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 724 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Telford Park Tennis Club 35a 35a Killieser Avenue | tennis courts | 780 yd |
| Tooting Common TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD TOOTING COMMON STOREYARD DOCTOR JOHNSON AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,040 yd |
| Grafton Tennis And Squash Rackets Club 70A 70A THORNTON ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,090 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.