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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
7/10
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
30.77(+15%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.47(-23%)
Shoplifting
14.08(+39%)
Other theft
8.87(-24%)
Vehicle crime
8.14(-16%)
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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Acre Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,814 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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Acre Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£999,000
Flats84£570,000
Terraced24£882,750

10 years median price trend in Acre Lane

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

All postcodes in Acre Lane

SW25JA

Branksome Road

SW25JT

Glenelg Road

SW47RY

Ferndale Road

SW47SA

Ferndale Road

SW48DY

Kings Avenue

SW98AS

Ferndale Road

SW47RB

Rubens Place

SW47RP

Ducie Street

SW47RW

Ducie Street

SW48AY

Plantation Close

SW98AL

Ferndale Road

SW47LS

Solon New Road Estate

SW47RN

Ferndale Road

SW99TD

Chantrey Road

SW25DL

Mandrell Road

SW25UH

Ashmere Grove

SW47EA

St Lukes Avenue

SW99SA

Dalyell Road

SW25RE

Regis Place

SW47NF

Tremadoc Road

SW47RD

Bedford Road

SW47RL

Ferndale Road

SW48DT

Clapham Court Terrace

SW99TH

Stockwell Road

SW47LQ

St Lukes Avenue

SW47BF

Clement Avenue

SW25UA

Acre Lane

SW47EL

Newberry Mews

SW47FA

Solon New Road

SW47PR

Brixton Acre Lane

SW47RX

Allardyce Street

SW98AH

Ferndale Road

SW98BW

Ferndale Road

SW25DS

Lyham Road

SW25DU

Margate Road

SW47PS

Sandmere Road

SW25SY

Concanon Road

SW25SZ

Concanon Road

SW99TQ

Stockwell Road

SW99QT

Combermere Road

SW47QP

Sandmere Road

SW47DB

Clapham East

SW98BA

Ferndale Road

SW25UY

Solon Road

SW98AG

Ferndale Road

SW25QP

Ballater Road

SW47LH

Kenwyn Road

SW47NQ

Lion Yard

SW48DX

Kings Avenue

SW99UR

Dalyell Road

SW25EB

Lyham Road

SW47RR

Ferndale Road

SW47TL

Clapham High Street

SW47UY

Aristotle Road

SW99RB

Mordaunt Street

SW99TG

Stockwell Road

SW25UL

Acre Lane

SW47TT

Cato Road

SW47RT

Medwin Street

SW48DU

Kings Avenue

SW25JU

Glenelg Road

SW47HE

Bedford Road

SW47PQ

Kepler Road

SW99RD

Mordaunt Street

SW25DR

Mauleverer Road

SW25JY

Kildoran Road

SW25QF

Lyham Road

SW47TY

Clement Avenue

SW98AQ

Bythorn Street

SW99QH

Burgoyne Road

SW25RD

Corrance Road

SW25UR

Plato Road

SW98AT

Ferndale Road

SW99UP

Dalyell Road

SW25DN

Mauleverer Road

SW47PT

Sandmere Road

SW47QA

Santley Street

SW99RG

Hargwyne Street

SW25EP

Ashby Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.