Babington Road is in London and in Lambeth district. SW16 6AN 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 6AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW16 6AH, SW16 6AF, SW16 6AL, SW16 6AJ, SW16 6LL, SW16 6AY, SW16 6LJ, SW16 6LN, SW16 6UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW16 6AN, 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 6AN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95A Babington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2026-02-27 | £495,000 |
| Flat 3 93 Babington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-11-27 | £490,980 |
| 101A Babington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £692,500 | 2025-06-20 | £694,720 |
| Flat 1 91 Babington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £436,050 | 2025-02-24 | £419,090 |
| 103 Babington Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £614,000 | 2024-11-27 | £590,723 |
SW16 6AN 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 6AN 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 | 2,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 3,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 4,186 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 | 141 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 | 141 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eardley Infant School Blegborough Road , SW16 6DH | - not rated | 694 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Polworth Road , Streatham SW16 2ET | 4out of 4 | 696 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goldfinch Primary School Cunliffe Street , Streatham SW16 6DS | - not rated | 740 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 | 1,202 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Graveney School Welham Road , Tooting SW17 9BU | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , Streatham SW16 2QB | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan High School Rowan Road , SW16 5JF | - not rated | 2,145 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 | 1,985 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,253 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,378 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 | 3,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 3,662 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 3,854 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 | 4,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 5,429 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 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 1,649 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 | 240 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmena Christian Preparatory School 38 Mitcham Lane , Streatham SW16 6NW | - not rated | 243 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Preparatory School 45 Oakdale Road , Streatham SW16 2HL | - not rated | 634 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bright Sparks Stage School 16-16a Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flames Academy 16 Wellfield Road , Streatham SW16 2BP | - not rated | 684 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 | 210 yd | |
| Casheta | 18 Gleneagle Road, London | 210 yd | |
| Somali Town Restaurant | 10 Gleneagle Road, London | 210 yd | |
| Maida Restaurant | 6 Gleneagle Road, London | 223 yd | |
| Cafe | 1G Gleneagle Road, London | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Arms | Mitcham Lane, London | 251 yd | |
| Earl Ferrers | Earl Ferrers Public House, 22 Ellora Road | 343 yd | |
| Holland Tringham | 107 - 109 Streatham High Road, London | 535 yd | |
| Club 99 | 99 Mitcham Lane, London | 549 yd | |
| The Furzedown | 118 Mitcham Lane, London | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingchi | Unit 3, 25 Mitcham Lane | 218 yd | |
| Just Doner | Unit 6, 25 Mitcham Lane | 218 yd | |
| One Taste | Unit 15, 25 Mitcham Lane | 218 yd | |
| Yam Yam Bubble Waffles | Unit 8, 25 Mitcham Lane | 218 yd | |
| Anto's African Kitchen | Unit 4, 25 Mitcham Lane | 218 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 350 - 372 Streatham High Road, London | 256 yd | |
| Tesco | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 256 yd | |
| Marks \& Spencer | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 414 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 86-88 Mitcham Lane, London | 498 yd | |
| Lidl | 222 - 224 Streatham High Road, London | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Streatham) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 177 yd |
| Streatham Leisure Centre (Closed) Streatham High Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 254 yd |
| Streatham Ice & Leisure Centre STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, swimming pool | 382 yd |
| Streatham Youth And Community Trust CONYERS ROAD | 506 yd | |
| Squats Gym MITCHAM LANE | health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Immanuel And St Andrew Church Hall STREATHAM HIGH ROAD | 815 yd | |
| Tooting Bec Lido TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC LIDO TOOTING BEC ROAD | swimming pool | 861 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Streatham) OCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym TOOTING BEC ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| Penwortham School PENWORTHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,049 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.