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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

SW97NX

Sisulu Place

SW97NU

Gresham Road

SW97QQ

Marcella Road

SW97SB

Loughborough Road

SW97HN

Myatts Fields South

SW97ET

Torrey Drive

SW99UR

Dalyell Road

SW97AY

Brixton North

SW90BE

Robsart Street

SW91FN

Wynne Road

SW97HP

Angell Road

SW99JH

Stockwell Road

SW97PB

Western Road

SW98AB

Pulross Road

SW99SJ

Stockwell Road

SW97LQ

Angell Road

SW96AA

Brixton Road

SW99QT

Combermere Road

SW97HF

Overton Road

SW97HT

Fyfield Road

SW97AF

Rossiter Grove

SW97JB

St James'S Crescent

SW90DP

Rumsey Road

SW90HG

Stockwell Park Road

SW97UA

Minet Road

SW90FA

Robsart Street

SW91FS

Wynne Road

SW98FR

Ferndale Road

SW97PD

Angell Road

SW97SL

Loughborough Estate

SW97ND

Villa Road

SW97AW

Brixton Road

SW90FG

Stockwell Park Walk

SW97UG

Styles Gardens

SW90TL

Rumsey Road

SW97DA

Brixton Road

SW90TX

Aytoun Road

SW97QN

Overton Road

SW97AQ

Overton Road

SW98BH

Brixton North

SW99SY

Stockwell Avenue

SE59BW

Elam Close

SW99GX

Stockwell Mews

SW90FS

Benedict Road

SW97NB

Angela Carter Close

SW98QB

Brixton Station Road

SW97DU

Major Close

SW91HE

Brixton North

SW97AG

St John's Crescent

SE59DU

Elam Street

SW90YW

Wynne Road

SW99JN

Oak Square

SW97JY

Barrington Road

SW97QL

Ferrey Mews

SW99TD

Chantrey Road

SW91FG

Wynne Road

SW90TR

Rumsey Road

SW97FA

Loughborough Road

SW97NY

Gresham Road

SW97LJ

Featley Road

SW97PF

Angell Road

SW97DP

Barrington Road

SW99TL

Broomgrove Road

SW99YR

Wynne Road

SW99RB

Mordaunt Street

SW97HZ

Hilda Lockert Walk

SW97JP

Overton Road

SW99RF

Combermere Road

SW97XU

Wynne Road

SW99QL

Argyll Close

SW97UE

Spicer Close

SW97JZ

Barrington Road

SW97JU

St James'S Crescent

SW97EG

Barrington Road

SW99PX

Stockwell Road

SW99QR

Dalyell Road

SW99PT

Stockwell Road

SW99SD

Dalyell Road

SW90TN

Rumsey Road

SW90DW

Stockwell Park Road

SW97LA

Swinford Gardens

SW97SG

Loughborough Road

SW98AF

Pulross Road

SW97HL

Angell Road

SW90BB

Wynne Road

SW97XD

Styles Gardens

SW97BS

Peckford Place

SW97NQ

Wiltshire Road

SW97ES

Bennett Road

SW97WH

Wynne Road

SW90UD

Aytoun Road

SW97LZ

St Johns Crescent

SW99TG

Stockwell Road