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Brixton Acre Lane

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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 170 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

170

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

8/10

Area Profile

Brixton Acre Lane Population

15,252

Population density

14,463.7 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

54.81(+106%)

Violence and sexual offences

52.85(+74%)

Other theft

21.44(+84%)

Shoplifting

19.08(+89%)

Theft from the person

17.77(+70%)

London average

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

Economics

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

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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 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	2	£1,069,500	£1,006,050	£1,034,250	£1,104,750	£1,132,950
Flats	99	£518,000	£298,765	£425,000	£645,000	£800,500
Semi-Detached	1	£905,000	£905,000	£905,000	£905,000	£905,000
Terraced	33	£840,000	£377,800	£800,000	£915,000	£1,295,000

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: 16/01/2026.

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

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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