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Brixton North

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About

Brixton North is a residential and commercial ward in central Lambeth. It contains the core of Brixton's retail district along Brixton Road and Atlantic Road, anchored by the Grade II listed Brixton Market. The area's street grid is largely Victorian, with many terraced houses converted into flats. Residential streets branch off from the main thoroughfares, featuring a mix of social housing and private accommodation. The ward is a major transport hub, centred on Brixton railway and London Underground stations.

The area is defined by its covered market arcades, like Market Row and Brixton Village, which house independent traders and food stalls. The Electric Avenue street market continues this retail tradition outdoors. Significant buildings include the Brixton Recreation Centre and the Brixton Tate Library. Windrush Square, a public space outside the library, serves as a community focal point. The ward's architecture includes post-war estates alongside its older stock, reflecting its continuous evolution.

Area overview

On average Brixton North has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 261 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 50.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brixton North is £63,896 per year. There are 5 schools in Brixton North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Brixton North is home to around 16,324 people, with a population density of about 17,815.1 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
261
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
50.6%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Brixton North Population
16,324
Population density
17,815.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
89.81(+189%)
Anti-social behaviour
73.27(+173%)
Theft from the person
33.33(+255%)
Shoplifting
30.51(+205%)
Other theft
28.42(+149%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,818
23.39%
African
3,408
20.88%
Other White
2,384
14.6%
Caribbean
2,127
13.03%
Other
1,076
6.59%
Total population: 16,325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,307
45.83%
No qualifications
2,376
17.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,903
13.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,286
9.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,161
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 13,761

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,035
30.32%
Other social rented
1,611
24%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,380
20.56%
Owns with a mortgage
922
13.74%
Owns outright
396
5.9%
Total households: 6,712

Property prices in Brixton North

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £461,250 in Brixton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brixton North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats81£448,000
Terraced7£880,000

10 years median price trend in Brixton North

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

All postcodes in Brixton North

SW99TQ

Stockwell Road

SW90BD

Wynne Road

SW97JQ

Peckford Place

SW99RH

Hargwyne Street

SW99UQ

Bellefields Road

SE59HU

Elam Street

SW99SS

Wynne Road

SW90XZ

Stockwell Park Walk

SW97RB

Brixton North

SW97BU

Brixton Road

SW97HR

Mallams Mews

SW99TN

Stockwell Road

SW97EN

Dora Way

SW99JQ

Stockwell Road

SW97XB

Styles Gardens

SW97HX

St James'S Crescent

SW90UE

Aytoun Road

SW97EJ

Loughborough Road

SW98BA

Ferndale Road

SW97AA

Brixton Road

SW99UU

Dalyell Road

SW99SL

Brixton North

SW99SN

Astoria Walk

SW97XA

Styles Gardens

SW99HX

Stockwell Green

SW99SZ

Gateley Road

SW91HD

Brixton North

SW97JA

St James'S Crescent

SW97EQ

Barrington Road

SW97EX

Belinda Road

SW90FR

Benedict Road

SW98AD

Pulross Road

SW99RY

Stansfield Road

SW97UY

Styles Gardens

SW91DN

Wynne Road

SW91GG

Wynne Road

SW97LB

Swinford Gardens

SW97YA

Wiltshire Road

SW97AH

Ridgway Road

SW97DB

Barrington Road

SW99SA

Dalyell Road

SW97AX

Astoria Walk

SW97HH

Angell Road

SW98AE

Pulross Road

SW90BL

Thornton Street

SW99TA

Gateley Road

SW90FQ

Rumsey Road

SW97LG

Swinford Gardens

SW99QU

Combermere Road

SW99RQ

Hargwyne Street

SW97ED

Barrington Road

SW97SP

Loughborough Estate

SW99SP

Stockwell Road

SW90TY

Aytoun Road

SW90UP

Moat Place

SE59DW

Gordon Grove

SW97SE

Loughborough Road

SW97TH

Loughborough Estate

SW97TW

Loughborough Estate

SW90FD

Robsart Street

SW99QX

Nealden Street

SW97JG

Barrington Road

SW97LY

Bennett Road

SW97EF

Barrington Road

SW99TE

Chantrey Road

SW91FF

Wynne Road

SW97UH

Major Close

SE59HX

Lilford Road

SW97EB

Barrington Road

SW90TQ

Knowle Close

SW99JF

Stockwell Green

SW97AD

Brixton Road

SW99JL

Oak Square

SW90TA

Moat Place

SW99HU

Stockwell Green

SW98BJ

Ferndale Road

SW99RD

Mordaunt Street

SW99UT

Dalyell Road

SW91GY

Brixton North

SW99HR

Stockwell Road

SW90TE

Aytoun Place

SW90XY

Stockwell Park Walk

SW97LX

Gresham Road

SW97EZ

Morrison Road

SW90UY

Stockwell Park Road

SW97HJ

Myatts Fields South

SW99QE

Stockwell Green

SW90UN

Benedict Road

SW97AJ

Gresham Road

SW97HA

Overton Road

SW90UG

Stockwell Park Road

SW97JR

Angell Road

SW97SH

Loughborough Estate

SW97LE

Swinford Gardens

SW97JE

Barrington Road

SW90UJ

Aytoun Road

SW97QS

Overton Road

SW99QJ

Burgoyne Road

SW91GL

Wynne Road

SW99SU

Stockwell Road

Data Sources

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