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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, roughly 2.0× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 50.7% 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 £63,906 per year. There are 4 schools in Brixton North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
50.7%
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

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£698
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £574K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £698 per square foot) in Brixton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £1,128,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brixton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,015,000£—
Terraced4£962,500£851
Flats83£435,000£690

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£435,000£731,173
2017£413,750£875,000
2018£440,000£823,000
2019£412,500£927,500
2020£500,000£875,000
2021£450,000£1,000,000
2022£460,000£1,050,000
2023£450,000£917,245
2024£443,500£1,110,000
2025£435,000£880,000
2026£450,000£975,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£764£564
2017£675£699
2018£594£638
2019£634£735
2020£774£632
2021£726£739
2022£705£722
2023£670£737
2024£697£730
2025£728£654
2026£673
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brixton North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Brixton North ward.

Local councillors

John-Paul Ennis

Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Nanda Manley-Browne

Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Samantha Dorney-Smith

Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

All postcodesin Brixton North

SW90FP

Rumsey Road

SW90UA

Sidney Road

SW97DL

Barrington Road

SW97UD

Spicer Close

SW91ET

Brixton North

SW97LU

Fiveways Road

SW90BN

Robsart Street

SW97UJ

Styles Gardens

SW90AE

Robsart Street

SW97TF

Loughborough Road

SW99FX

Stockwell Road

SW99TF

Stockwell Road

SW97JD

Millbrook Road

SW97TP

Loughborough Estate

SW97EW

Shore Way

SW97NW

Sisulu Place

SW99UH

Bellefields Road

SW97NG

Angell Park Gardens

SW97BP

Peckford Place

SW97AB

George Mews

SW97BW

Brixton Road

SE59DT

Gordon Grove

SW90TG

Brixton North

SW99RG

Hargwyne Street

SW99RZ

Stansfield Road

SW99AW

Oak Square

SW97LF

Swinford Gardens

SW90BF

Robsart Street

SW97RA

Brixton Road

SW99UP

Dalyell Road

SW97HW

Fyfield Road

SW97BY

St James'S Crescent

SW97BB

Boatemah Walk

SW97EE

Barrington Road

SW97JX

Crowhurst Close

SW97UR

Styles Gardens

SW97NE

Wiltshire Road

SW97TD

Loughborough Road

SW99RJ

Hargwyne Street

SW99RE

Combermere Road

SW90UR

Aytoun Road

SW90TP

Sidney Road

SW97ZL

Wynne Road

SW99RA

Nealden Street

SW99JW

Oak Square

SW97HS

St James'S Crescent

SW97SF

Loughborough Road

SW98EG

Dorrell Place

SE59EF

Horle Walk

SW97QP

Serenaders Road

SW99TJ

Brixton North

SW99QD

Combermere Road

SW97ER

Shore Way

SW99PU

Stockwell Road

SW90BW

Robsart Street

SW90TZ

Stockwell Road

SW96AE

Brixton Road

SW97LD

Swinford Gardens

SW97NH

Wiltshire Road

SW99QG

Combermere Road

SW90UH

Stockwell Park Road

SW90FH

Albemarle Walk

SW90UZ

Stockwell Park Road

SW97JT

St James'S Crescent

SW97TL

Rupert Gardens

SW96AG

Brixton Road

SW97SJ

Loughborough Estate

SW90UQ

Stockwell Park Road

SW97LW

Angell Road

SW98AA

Pulross Road

SE59HR

Lilford Road

SW97EH

Loughborough Road

SW90TT

Aytoun Road

SW97LL

Loughborough Road

SW97TN

Rupert Gardens

SW97AP

Overton Road

SW99QH

Burgoyne Road

SW99TH

Stockwell Road

SW90UX

Rumsey Road

SW97TJ

Rupert Gardens

SW97HY

St James'S Crescent

SW91AZ

Wynne Road

SW99QS

Combermere Road

SW90UU

Aytoun Road

SW99ST

Brixton North

SW91BF

Wynne Road

SW97EY

Dora Way

SW97UZ

Styles Gardens

SW97LN

Loughborough Road

SW90BQ

Robsart Street

SW91FQ

Wynne Road

SW99HZ

Stockwell Green

SW90FF

Stockwell Park Walk

SW97PH

Gresham Road

SW98BQ

Ferndale Road

SE59HJ

Lilford Road

SW97SQ

Loughborough Estate

SW99AX

Romero Close

SW99TB

Stockwell Road

SW97PL

Gresham Road