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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

SW97PL

Gresham Road

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

Data Sources

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