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About

Acre Lane is a main road running through the Brixton area of the London Borough of Lambeth. It functions as a significant local thoroughfare, connecting directly to Brixton Hill at its southern end and leading towards Clapham to the north. The street is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. A mix of independent shops, cafes, and essential services line the route, catering to the daily needs of the local community.

The area is residential in nature, with a notable presence of social housing estates interspersed with the period homes. Its proximity to Brixton's major transport hub and commercial centre means it is well-connected, yet maintains its own distinct neighbourhood identity. A specific local landmark is the large, modern Sainsbury's supermarket, which serves as a key retail anchor for the immediate vicinity.

Area overview

On average Acre Lane has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 21.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Acre Lane is £83,263 per year. There are 2 schools in Acre Lane: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Acre Lane is home to around 9,586 people, with a population density of about 18,151.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Acre Lane Population
9,586
Population density
18,151.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.54(+3%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.87(-17%)
Shoplifting
16.59(+66%)
Other theft
10.54(-8%)
Theft from the person
7.2(-23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,045
52.63%
Other White
1,309
13.66%
Caribbean
691
7.21%
African
609
6.35%
Other
285
2.97%
Total population: 9,585

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
6,351
71.36%
Level 3 (A level)
843
9.47%
No qualifications
709
7.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
401
4.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
313
3.52%
Total 16+ residents: 8,900

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,782
41.84%
Owns with a mortgage
937
22%
Other social rented
638
14.98%
Owns outright
453
10.64%
Social rents from council
276
6.48%
Total households: 4,259

Property prices in Acre Lane

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 (about £8,257 per square metre) in Acre Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £287,650 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Acre Lane in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acre Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£999,000£7,992
Flats90£575,000£8,263
Semi-Detached2£830,000£8,779
Terraced29£970,000£8,063

10 years median price trend in Acre Lane

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Acre Lane.

Frequently asked questions about Acre Lane

Is Acre Lane safe?

Acre Lane records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Acre Lane?

The median sale price in Acre Lane is £615,000 (about £8,257 per square metre) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Acre Lane?

Acre Lane has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Acre Lane?

Acre Lane scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Acre Lane sits around rank 11,948 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Acre Lane?

The average household income in Acre Lane is around £83,263 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Acre Lane

SW48DY

Kings Avenue

SW47PG

Kepler Road

SW25DS

Lyham Road

SW47TY

Clement Avenue

SW47PW

Solon New Road

SW47LJ

Kenwyn Road

SW47PU

Sandmere Road

SW47RB

Rubens Place

SW98AF

Pulross Road

SW48DU

Kings Avenue

SW48DX

Kings Avenue

SW25QR

Ballater Road

SW47NQ

Lion Yard

SW47QE

Santley Street

SW25JH

Branksome Road

SW98AD

Pulross Road

SW47LD

Reed Place

SW47RD

Bedford Road

SW25JT

Glenelg Road

SW47NE

Tremadoc Road

SW25JU

Glenelg Road

SW47PD

Linom Road

SW47NF

Tremadoc Road

SW47UZ

Aristotle Road

SW47LP

Tremadoc Road

SW99UR

Dalyell Road

SW47RU

Ferndale Road

SW25RD

Corrance Road

SW47RN

Ferndale Road

SW98BJ

Ferndale Road

SW25EP

Ashby Mews

SW47RS

Medwin Street

SW25AD

Hayter Road

SW25QN

Acre Lane

SW47RL

Ferndale Road

SW47TT

Cato Road

SW25JS

Strathleven Road

SW25RJ

Acre Lane

SW99QG

Combermere Road

SW48EB

Queenswood Court

SW48EA

Crescent Lane

SW47QP

Sandmere Road

SW47EB

St Lukes Avenue

SW47TL

Clapham High Street

SW47HD

Bedford Road

SW98BA

Ferndale Road

SW25JY

Kildoran Road

SW25LF

Strathleven Road

SW25UL

Acre Lane

SW25DZ

Glenelg Road

SW47PX

Sandmere Road

SW47QJ

Sandmere Road

SW47LL

Tremadoc Road

SW25BU

Simkins Close

SW25DU

Margate Road

SW47LQ

St Lukes Avenue

SW47QF

Santley Street

SW25LB

Strathleven Road

SW25EF

Mandrell Road

SW47PR

Brixton Acre Lane

SW99QS

Combermere Road

SW25UJ

Ashmere Grove

SW47BF

Clement Avenue

SW25DH

Lyham Road

SW48DT

Clapham Court Terrace

SW47TP

Clapham High Street

SW47LU

Solon New Road Estate

SW98AB

Pulross Road

SW99SA

Dalyell Road

SW25JX

Kildoran Road

SW47QD

Santley Street

SW25LE

Strathleven Road

SW47LS

Solon New Road Estate

SW99RD

Mordaunt Street

SW25JA

Branksome Road

SW99RZ

Stansfield Road

SW47RR

Ferndale Road

SW47QG

Santley Street

SW25UP

Plato Road

SW98AG

Ferndale Road

SW99AX

Romero Close

SW47PQ

Kepler Road

SW25UT

Acre Lane

SW99TQ

Stockwell Road

SW47HE

Bedford Road

SW47TX

Cato Road

SW25SY

Concanon Road

SW47DB

Clapham East

SW99RY

Stansfield Road

SW25UU

Solon Road

SW47TW

Clapham East

SW98AS

Ferndale Road

SW47PB

Linom Road

SW47SE

Ferndale Road

SW25QU

Raeburn Street

SW25TU

Acre Lane

SW47FA

Solon New Road

SW25DR

Mauleverer Road

SW47RT

Medwin Street

SW47EA

St Lukes Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.