Babington Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 6AL 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 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 6AH, SW16 6AJ, SW16 6LL, SW16 6AN, SW16 6LN, SW16 6UD, SW16 6NP, SW16 6LW, SW16 6AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW16 6AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 6AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.1% 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 | 61.4% | 61.1% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 23.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 31.6% | 7.8% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 4% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 50.9% | 63% | 12.1% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 24.1% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -9.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.3% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 51.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 12.3% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 13.1% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 51.6% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 17.8% |
| Other | 10.8% | 0.4% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.7% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 18.7% | 12.6% | -6.1% | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 7.4% |
| Other Black | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 46.6% | 42.7% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -38.7% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 59.7% | 63.3% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 14.5% | 8.4% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 5.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.7% | 62.7% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -20.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 25.1% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 2.9% | -8.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 3.2% | -14.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Babington Road was 94.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% lower than the Streatham Common & Vale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Babington Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Streatham Common & Vale and the 364th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Clive Court Babington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-06-27 | £388,990 |
| Flat 7 Clive Court Babington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-06-14 | £321,701 |
| Flat 6 Clive Court Babington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2021-10-04 | £321,720 |
| Flat 1 Clive Court Babington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2021-04-09 | £356,766 |
| Flat 5 Clive Court Babington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-02-26 | £365,260 |
SW16 6AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6AL 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 4,124 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 | 4,221 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 | 4out of 4 | 88 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , SW16 6DS | 1out of 4 | 729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 889 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Primary School Penwortham Road , SW16 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Northanger Road , Streatham SW16 5SL | 4out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School Belltrees Grove , SW16 2HY | 4out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's College Beulah Hill , SE19 3HL | 3out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norbury High School for Girls Kensington Avenue , CR7 8BT | 3out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 2,557 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 | 3,204 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 3,538 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 3,929 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 | 1,497 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,737 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 | 1,020 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Barber Pupil Referral Unit 287 Franciscan Road , Tooting SW17 8HE | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silburn Reid 51c Crown Lane , Streatham SW16 3JE | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eveline Day School Swan House , 207 Balham High Road | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 247 yd | |
| Casheta | 18 Gleneagle Road, London | 247 yd | |
| Somali Town Restaurant | 10 Gleneagle Road, London | 247 yd | |
| Maida Restaurant | 6 Gleneagle Road, London | 259 yd | |
| Cafe | 1G Gleneagle Road, London | 267 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Arms | Mitcham Lane, London | 260 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 390 yd | |
| Club 99 | 99 Mitcham Lane, London | 513 yd | |
| Holland Tringham | 107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London | 549 yd | |
| The Furzedown | 118 Mitcham Lane, London | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingchi | Unit 3, 25 Mitcham Lane | 228 yd | |
| Just Doner | Unit 6, 25 Mitcham Lane | 228 yd | |
| One Taste | Unit 15, 25 Mitcham Lane | 228 yd | |
| Yam Yam Bubble Waffles | Unit 8, 25 Mitcham Lane | 228 yd | |
| Anto's African Kitchen | Unit 4, 25 Mitcham Lane | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 313 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 313 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 86-88 Mitcham Lane, London | 457 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 471 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 312 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 436 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 515 yd | |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 816 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 866 yd | |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,018 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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.