Babington Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 6AH 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 Babington Road, London, SW16 6AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 6AL, SW16 6AN, SW16 6AJ, SW16 6LL, SW16 6LN, SW16 6AF, SW16 6LJ, SW16 6UD, SW16 6NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 6AH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 54% | 54.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 46% | 45.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 6AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.8% 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 | 58.7% | 54.8% | -3.9% | 37.9% | 16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 31.2% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 51.8% | 59.8% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 26.3% | -7.0% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8.7% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 7.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 7.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.3% | 55.4% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 11.1% | 5.4% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 54.5% | 65.8% | 11.3% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 6.6% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 64.5% | 64.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 13.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 11% | 6.4% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 5.5% | -4.1% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.4% | 64.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 14.8% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 8.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 4.7% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Spain | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Babington Road was 112.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% higher than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Babington Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 370th highest crime rate of 768 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Babington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-08-23 | £516,881 |
| 110 Babington Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-08-16 | £650,000 |
| 26 Babington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2024-07-30 | £451,610 |
| Ground Floor Maisonette 24 Babington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-06-09 | £502,863 |
| Ground Floor Maisonette 24 Babington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-10-21 | £341,455 |
SW16 6AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SW16 6AH 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 | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Information and communication | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,135 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 | 4,207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School 42 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NP | - not rated | 104 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 | 104 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eardley Infant School Blegborough Road , SW16 6DH | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 731 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , Streatham SW16 6DS | - not rated | 744 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan High School Rowan Road , SW16 5JF | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,011 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,371 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 | 3,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,639 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,837 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 | 4,006 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,467 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futures Ahead Independent School Fisher House , 32 Mitcham Lane SW16 6NW | - not rated | 229 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmena Christian Preparatory School 38 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NW | - not rated | 230 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bright Sparks Stage School 16-16a Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 692 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flames Academy 16 Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 692 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al- Jazeera Restaurant | Shop, 2 Gleneagle Road | 225 yd | |
| Casheta | 18 Gleneagle Road, London | 225 yd | |
| Somali Town Restaurant | 10 Gleneagle Road, London | 225 yd | |
| Maida Restaurant | 6 Gleneagle Road, London | 236 yd | |
| Cafe | 1G Gleneagle Road, London | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Arms | Mitcham Lane, London | 245 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 378 yd | |
| Holland Tringham | 107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London | 533 yd | |
| Club 99 | 99 Mitcham Lane, London | 534 yd | |
| The Furzedown | 118 Mitcham Lane, London | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingchi | Unit 3, 25 Mitcham Lane | 213 yd | |
| Just Doner | Unit 6, 25 Mitcham Lane | 213 yd | |
| One Taste | Unit 15, 25 Mitcham Lane | 213 yd | |
| Yam Yam Bubble Waffles | Unit 8, 25 Mitcham Lane | 213 yd | |
| Anto's African Kitchen | Unit 4, 25 Mitcham Lane | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 290 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 290 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 452 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 86-88 Mitcham Lane, London | 479 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 726 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 210 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 291 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 521 yd | |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 852 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 878 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,038 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 | 93.6% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 196.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 88.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.