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Brixton Acre Lane

About

Brixton Acre Lane ward is located in the London Borough of Lambeth, covering a mix of residential and commercial areas. The ward includes parts of Brixton Hill and Acre Lane, with a blend of Victorian and modern housing. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and small businesses, serving the needs of residents. The area is well-connected by public transport, with Brixton station providing access to the Victoria line and Overground services.

The ward has a strong sense of community, with several parks and green spaces like Rush Common offering recreational opportunities. Acre Lane itself is a busy thoroughfare, lined with independent retailers and eateries. The area reflects Brixton’s cultural heritage, with a mix of long-standing residents and newer arrivals. Schools and community centres contribute to the ward’s local character, making it a practical and lived-in part of Lambeth.

Area overview

On average Brixton Acre Lane has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Brixton Acre Lane is £68,400 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.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

155

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

8/10

Area Profile

Brixton Acre Lane Population

15,252

Population density

14,463.7 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 170 recent sales, the median property price is £552,500 in Brixton Acre Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 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 Brixton 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
Flats	130	£502,475	£304,500	£420,000	£617,500	£776,050
Semi-Detached	1	£905,000	£905,000	£905,000	£905,000	£905,000
Terraced	38	£865,000	£404,175	£812,500	£1,050,000	£1,282,500

10 years median price trend in Brixton Acre Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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