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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

SW99JG

Oak Square

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

Data Sources

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