The postcode SW16 1AQ is located in Lambeth, in the county of Inner London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. SW16 1AQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
SW16 1AQ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SW16 1AQ as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to SW16 1AQ is Mortimer Close which is centered 26 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Criffel Avenue and is 322 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.18 km away at Balham Underground Station The closest railway station is Streatham Hill Rail Station, 645 m away.
The closest primary school to SW16 1AQ (for ages 11 and under) is Telferscot Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on November 6, 2014. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School. The last OFSTED inspection on April 26, 2013 rated this school as Outstanding
The nearest takeaway food is available from Estate Office Coffee and is 538 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 15, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 38.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for SW16 1AQ is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Lambeth is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to SW16 1AQ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to SW16 1AQ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode SW16 1AQ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SW16 1AQ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telferscot Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 6, 2014) | 384 m |
| Streatham & Clapham High School | Independent school | 3-19 | 522 m | |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten | Independent school | 3-11 | 622 m | |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (October 17, 2017) | 622 m |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 15, 2014) | 746 m |
| London Steiner School | Independent school | 3-14 | Inadequate (November 29, 2018) | 894 m |
| The Livity School | Special school | 2-11 | Good (July 16, 2019) | 968 m |
| St Bernadette Catholic Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 16, 2018) | 1.11 km |
| La Retraite Roman Catholic Girls' School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Outstanding (April 26, 2013) | 1.11 km |
| Ravenstone Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 1.16 km | |
| Richard Atkins Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 11, 2017) | 1.17 km |
| Dunraven School | Academy | 4-18 | Outstanding (October 15, 2014) | 1.21 km |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 1.21 km | |
| Eveline Day School | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.27 km | |
| Rutherford House School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 1.32 km |
| Alderbrook Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 3, 2018) | 1.34 km |
| Trinity St Mary's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (March 21, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| The Orchard School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 22, 2019) | 1.38 km |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.39 km | |
| Streatham Wells Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 15, 2019) | 1.39 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SW16 1AQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2022 | 110 m | |
| Blue River | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 14, 2018 | 331 m | |
| Hyde Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 28, 2022 | 383 m | |
| The Cosy Corner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 8, 2019 | 383 m | |
| Telferscot Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 13, 2021 | 384 m | |
| Henry Cavendish Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 3, 2022 | 397 m | |
| Streatham \& Clapham High School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2021 | 522 m | |
| Balham Day Nursery \& Pre School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 12, 2021 | 538 m | |
| Abacus Nursery School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 7, 2022 | 538 m | |
| Estate Office Coffee | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good December 15, 2020 | 538 m | |
| Broomwood Hall School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 12, 2021 | 615 m | |
| Variety Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 17, 2021 | 616 m | |
| Grafton Tennis Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory October 30, 2019 | 622 m | |
| St.Bede's R.C. Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 10, 2021 | 622 m | |
| White House School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 28, 2022 | 622 m | |
| Woodentops Day Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2022 | 622 m | |
| Art \& Craft | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 31, 2019 | 634 m | |
| BEWYLD LTD | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 3, 2020 | 634 m | |
| Firezza | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 31, 2021 | 634 m | |
| Italian Bistro | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 20, 2022 | 634 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SW16 1AQ - Data from Apr 2022
| Criffel Avenue | 322 m | |
| Criffel Avenue | 334 m | |
| Emmanuel Road | 369 m | |
| New Park Road Streatham | 437 m | |
| Thornton Road Streatham | 447 m | |
| Balham Underground Station | 1.18 km | |
| Balham Underground Station | 1.22 km | |
| Balham Underground Station | 1.23 km | |
| Streatham Hill Rail Station | 645 m | |
| Balham Rail Station | 1.13 km | |
| Streatham Rail Station | 1.52 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 4.36 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 4.37 km | |
| Plantation Wharf Pier | 4.39 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 31.01 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 31.17 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport South Terminal | 31.44 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SW16 1AQ - Data from Dec 2021
| Eagle Pond | 1.95 km | |
| Mount Pond | 2.14 km | |
| Long Pond | 2.28 km | |
| Knight's Hill | 2.43 km | |
| Norwood Grove | 2.81 km | |
| Biggin Wood | 3.33 km | |
| Convent Wood | 3.45 km | |
| Pollards Hill | 4.05 km | |
| Green Dale Fields | 4.16 km | |
| Dulwich Upper Wood | 4.4 km | |
| Dulwich Wood | 4.42 km | |
| Sydenham Hill | 4.5 km | |
| Ladies Pond | 4.53 km | |
| Westow Hill | 4.58 km | |
| Duck Pond | 4.62 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for SW16 1AQ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 39.1 Mbps | 38.6 Mbps | 48.23 Mbps |
| Upload | 7.2 Mbps | 6.8 Mbps | 8.22 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 29 | 7 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 39.5 | 6.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for SW16 1AQ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Inner London |
| Latitude | 51.43939800 |
| Longitude | -0.13633400 |
| OS Easting | 529629 |
| OS Northing | 0172803 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Streatham |
| Electoral Ward | St Leonard's |
| Local Authority District | Lambeth |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London Central |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000022 |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Lambeth |
| Cancer Alliance | South East London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Our Healthier South East London |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS South East London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Commuters with young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Lambeth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33035190 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lambeth 029 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lambeth 029A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |