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Brixton Hill East

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About

Brixton Hill East sits on the eastern slope of Brixton Hill in the London Borough of Lambeth. The area runs roughly from Windmill Gardens and Blenheim Gardens down toward Streatham Hill, with patches of Rush Common lining parts of the roadside. Housing is a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar and post‑war residential blocks, and short rows of shops and services that open directly onto the hill. Daily life centers on the street: corner shops, small grocers, a handful of cafes and pubs, and local schools contribute to a neighbourhood rhythm shaped by commuter flows and school runs.

A feature that marks the area on the map is Ashby’s Mill, the mid‑19th century windmill that overlooks Windmill Gardens and stands close to the road. Public transport is focused on Brixton Hill itself, where buses run frequently and link to wider rail and tube options. Community facilities include a library and a couple of community halls used for meetings and classes, while tree‑lined streets and small front gardens provide green pockets between the built blocks.

Area overview

On average Brixton Hill East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brixton Hill East is £80,413 per year. There are 5 schools in Brixton Hill East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Brixton Hill East is home to around 8,403 people, with a population density of about 14,384.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Brixton Hill East Population
8,403
Population density
14,384.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.25(+1%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.42(-15%)
Drugs
14.64(+136%)
Other theft
9.04(-21%)
Public order
5.83(-14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,089
48.66%
Other White
1,130
13.45%
Caribbean
686
8.16%
African
573
6.82%
Other
509
6.06%
Total population: 8,403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,038
68.04%
No qualifications
702
9.48%
Level 3 (A level)
686
9.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
436
5.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
280
3.78%
Total 16+ residents: 7,405

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,352
36.5%
Owns with a mortgage
960
25.92%
Owns outright
566
15.28%
Other social rented
436
11.77%
Social rents from council
282
7.61%
Total households: 3,704

Property prices in Brixton Hill East

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in Brixton Hill East area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brixton Hill East 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 Hill East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£1,140,000
Flats69£525,000
Semi-Detached4£907,500
Terraced18£792,500

10 years median price trend in Brixton Hill East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Hill East.

All postcodes in Brixton Hill East

SW21AB

Raleigh Gardens

SW25HN

Bonham Road

SW22LA

Josephine Avenue

SW25BE

Lambert Road

SW21QN

Brixton Hill

SW22LL

Leander Road

SW22AQ

Merredene Street

SW25DB

Blenheim Gardens

SW22DQ

Craignair Road

SW21SA

Brixton Hill

SW29JT

Blenheim Gardens

SW25HZ

Haycroft Road

SW22AJ

Archbishops Place

SW22BQ

Arodene Road

SW22XZ

Blenheim Gardens

SW22BE

Beechdale Road

SW22BL

Fairmount Road

SW22SP

Arlingford Road

SW22TA

Arlingford Road

SW21WS

Blenheim Gardens

SW22UB

Elm Park

SW21HX

Calidore Close

SW22DT

Athlone Road

SW21XN

Blenheim Gardens

SW21ES

Brixton Hill

SW22LU

Tulse Hill

SW29RD

Brixton Acre Lane

SW25BQ

Lambert Road

SW25JD

Winterwell Road

SW25HJ

Bonham Road

SW22JP

Helix Gardens

SW25HP

St Saviours Road

SW22DA

Cherry Laurel Walk

SW22JZ

Josephine Avenue

SW21PE

Brixton Water Lane

SW22TN

Tulse Hill

SW22JR

Helix Road

SW25BT

Torrens Road

SW22TT

Tulse Hill

SW22AH

Archbishops Place

SW22DJ

Claverdale Road

SW22HH

Tulse Hill

SW25BF

Brixton Acre Lane

SW25HG

Bonham Road

SW22JG

Josephine Avenue

SW22UA

Elm Park

SW22AZ

Ostade Road

SW22AS

Wimbart Road

SW22LW

Medora Road

SW22EG

China Mews

SW22DR

Athlone Road

SW25BD

Lambert Road

SW25JJ

Winslade Road

SW22AN

Brading Road

SW22JL

Helix Gardens

SW29NS

Blenheim Gardens

SW25JB

Winterwell Road

SW22BB

Ostade Road

SW25BP

Horsford Road

SW21QY

Brixton Hill

SW22TE

Brailsford Road

SW22SD

Upper Tulse Hill

SW22JJ

Helix Gardens

SW22AT

Craster Road

SW22AR

Wimbart Road

SW22BG

Arodene Road

SW25AS

Hayter Road

SW22SG

Upper Tulse Hill

SW29RB

Brixton Acre Lane

SW22LN

Medora Road

SW25HA

Halliwell Road

SW22LJ

Leander Road

SW22BH

Arodene Road

SW22AX

Craster Road

SW22JH

Helix Gardens

SW25AZ

Blenheim Gardens

SW22JX

Josephine Avenue

SW22PS

Tulse Hill

SW25BL

Trent Road

SW22DE

Elm Park

SW22AY

Ostade Road

SW22BU

Endymion Road

SW24XT

Blenheim Gardens

SW22TF

Brailsford Road

SW22DH

Claverdale Road

SW22TZ

Elm Park

SW22LP

Leander Road

SW22LB

Appach Road

SW25EU

Blenheim Gardens

SW22AW

Brading Road

SW22DP

Claverdale Road

SW22PP

Tulse Hill

SW22DL

Claverdale Road

SW25BN

Horsford Road

SW22SX

Arlingford Road

SW22AA

Tudor Close

SW21JE

Brixton Hill

SW21QX

Brixton Hill

SW22DF

Elm Park

SW22SU

Arlingford Road

Data Sources

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