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Brixton Acre Lane

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About

Brixton Acre Lane ward sits in the northern part of the London Borough of Lambeth. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Its main thoroughfare, Acre Lane, runs through the ward, lined with a mix of independent shops, cafes, and essential local services. The residential streets are generally quieter, with several small parks and green spaces providing community focal points.

The ward is well-connected by public transport, with Brixton Underground station and numerous bus routes on its periphery. Rail services operate from nearby Brixton railway station. A notable local landmark is St. Matthew's Church, a large Victorian Gothic building whose churchyard includes a tranquil public garden. The area also contains several schools and community centres serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Brixton Acre Lane has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brixton Acre Lane is £76,036 per year. There are 6 schools in Brixton Acre Lane: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Brixton Acre Lane is home to around 15,252 people, with a population density of about 14,463.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
28.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Brixton Acre Lane Population
15,252
Population density
14,463.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.57(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.85(+97%)
Other theft
21.05(+84%)
Shoplifting
20.78(+108%)
Drugs
16.26(+162%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,200
47.21%
Other White
1,864
12.22%
Caribbean
1,425
9.34%
African
1,353
8.87%
Other
547
3.59%
Total population: 15,250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
8,676
63.02%
No qualifications
1,514
11%
Level 3 (A level)
1,382
10.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
930
6.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
681
4.95%
Total 16+ residents: 13,767

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,221
33.58%
Owns with a mortgage
1,418
21.44%
Social rents from council
1,018
15.39%
Other social rented
985
14.89%
Owns outright
683
10.33%
Total households: 6,615

Property prices in Brixton Acre Lane

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £613,400 in Brixton Acre Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brixton 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 Brixton Acre Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£999,000
Flats94£545,550
Semi-Detached3£905,000
Terraced42£911,500

10 years median price trend in Brixton Acre Lane

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

All postcodes in Brixton Acre Lane

SW21SA

Brixton Hill

SW25EG

Sudbourne Road

SW48AY

Plantation Close

SW21QW

Brixton Hill

SW25SQ

Brixton Acre Lane

SW25UJ

Ashmere Grove

SW25TH

Horseshoe Mews

SW29NG

Blenheim Gardens

SW22XZ

Blenheim Gardens

SW98DW

Trinity Gardens

SW21XX

Brixton Acre Lane

SW98EN

Brixton Road

SW47QF

Santley Street

SW25EF

Mandrell Road

SW25DN

Mauleverer Road

SW48DY

Kings Avenue

SW25BP

Horsford Road

SW25HD

St Saviours Road

SW29PQ

Blenheim Gardens

SW25HN

Bonham Road

SW47NX

Hetherington Road

SW25DL

Mandrell Road

SW47RX

Allardyce Street

SW25AD

Hayter Road

SW25AF

Sudbourne Road

SW25BW

Horsford Road

SW47SE

Ferndale Road

SW98BW

Ferndale Road

SW98DG

Brighton Terrace

SW25QU

Raeburn Street

SW29JT

Blenheim Gardens

SW47SA

Ferndale Road

SW48EA

Crescent Lane

SW25BB

Lambert Road

SW47RS

Medwin Street

SW98AU

Ferndale Road

SW21RE

Brixton Hill

SW25LB

Strathleven Road

SW25QR

Ballater Road

SW47PY

Ferndale Road

SW25HA

Halliwell Road

SW25PX

John Ashby Close

SW25BA

Lambert Road

SW47PB

Linom Road

SW25JD

Winterwell Road

SW25EU

Blenheim Gardens

SW25TX

Acre Lane

SW21RF

Brixton Hill

SW47QJ

Sandmere Road

SW98AP

Ferndale Road

SW25QP

Ballater Road

SW25AU

Hayter Road

SW25UU

Solon Road

SW25AR

Hayter Road

SW98DA

Tunstall Road

SW25PU

Loats Road

SW47QL

Sandmere Road

SW25QT

Raeburn Street

SW98AW

Ferndale Road

SW47RL

Ferndale Road

SW25EB

Lyham Road

SW47PR

Brixton Acre Lane

SW47QQ

Tintern Street

SW25EH

Hayter Road

SW47PQ

Kepler Road

SW25JZ

Kildoran Road

SW98FQ

Ferndale Road

SW47PG

Kepler Road

SW25AQ

Sudbourne Road

SW25DE

Glanville Road

SW25XH

Jebb Avenue

SW98AH

Ferndale Road

SW25JS

Strathleven Road

SW47RY

Ferndale Road

SW21RJ

Town Hall Parade

SW25JY

Kildoran Road

SW98BN

Tunstall Road

SW25QN

Acre Lane

SW25HF

Bonham Road

SW21FH

Blenheim Gardens

SW29QP

Brixton Acre Lane

SW98AJ

Glendall Street

SW48EF

Kings Avenue

SW25LA

Strathleven Road

SW98EA

Brixton Road

SW25PS

Bowater Close

SW25AJ

Sudbourne Road

SW21RD

Brixton Hill

SW98EH

Bernay's Grove

SW47NR

Kepler Road

SW25BF

Brixton Acre Lane

SW29RD

Brixton Acre Lane

SW21RS

Brixton Hill

SW47QB

Santley Street

SW21EY

Brixton Hill

SW25DJ

Bedford Terrace

SW98EQ

Brixton Road

SW21QS

Brixton Hill

SW98DS

Brighton Terrace

SW25QX

Ballater Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.