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Acre Lane

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 schools in Acre Lane: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

8/10

Area Profile

Acre Lane Population

9,586

Population density

18,151.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £605,000 in Acre Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,814 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acre Lane over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£999,000	£999,000	£999,000	£999,000	£999,000
Terraced	29	£915,000	£451,600	£800,000	£1,080,000	£1,225,000
Semi-Detached	1	£700,000	£700,000	£700,000	£700,000	£700,000
Flats	97	£575,000	£312,500	£450,000	£663,250	£772,000

10 years median price trend in Acre Lane

All postcodes in Acre Lane

SW47TG

Clapham High Street

SW25JL

Winslade Road

SW47RX

Allardyce Street

SW47RY

Ferndale Road

SW25QX

Ballater Road

SW47PN

Solon New Road

SW98AJ

Glendall Street

SW47SF

Ferndale Road

SW47QB

Santley Street

SW25RA

Acre Lane

SW99TD

Chantrey Road

SW47PZ

Tintern Street

SW47EF

Bedford Road

SW25RH

Corrance Road

SW98AT

Ferndale Road

SW98AH

Ferndale Road

SW47QL

Sandmere Road

SW47QA

Santley Street

SW47RW

Ducie Street

SW25TX

Acre Lane

SW25RE

Regis Place

SW25SZ

Concanon Road

SW25QT

Raeburn Street

SW25DJ

Bedford Terrace

SW99RG

Hargwyne Street

SW98BH

Brixton North

SW47XA

Cadmus Close

SW47PL

Solon New Road

SW25UR

Plato Road

SW25QS

Ballater Road

SW99UP

Dalyell Road

SW25DX

Lyham Road

SW47RJ

Ferndale Road

SW99RB

Mordaunt Street

SW47QQ

Tintern Street

SW47EL

Newberry Mews

SW25DN

Mauleverer Road

SW47RZ

Dolman Street

SW47RP

Ducie Street

SW99TG

Stockwell Road

SW47SA

Ferndale Road

SW25RB

Corrance Road

SW25JR

Strathleven Road

SW25DT

Margate Road

SW47LH

Kenwyn Road

SW47PY

Ferndale Road

SW99UT

Dalyell Road

SW99UU

Dalyell Road

SW25JZ

Kildoran Road

SW47UY

Aristotle Road

SW99QJ

Burgoyne Road

SW47RH

Bedford Road

SW48AY

Plantation Close

SW99TH

Stockwell Road

SW25LA

Strathleven Road

SW99RF

Combermere Road

SW99QT

Combermere Road

SW25QF

Lyham Road

SW47LG

St Lukes Avenue

SW25DL

Mandrell Road

SW25JP

Branksome Road

SW47PT

Sandmere Road

SW25QP

Ballater Road

SW47TR

Clapham High Street

SW25UY

Solon Road

SW25EB

Lyham Road

SW98BW

Ferndale Road

SW25EA

Clapham Park Terrace

SW47SD

Ferndale Road

SW47QH

Sandmere Road

SW98AL

Ferndale Road

SW25UA

Acre Lane

SW99TE

Chantrey Road

SW99QH

Burgoyne Road

SW25UH

Ashmere Grove

SW98AQ

Bythorn Street

SW47LX

Solon New Road Estate

SW47PS

Sandmere Road

SW47HJ

Bedford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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