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Brixton Windrush

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About

Brixton Windrush ward sits in the heart of south London, shaped by major roads like Brixton Road and Stockwell Road. The area is densely residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and post-war housing estates. Its central commercial spine is Brixton's famous market arcades and the railway viaducts that define its streetscape.

The ward is a historic centre for London's Caribbean community, a legacy embedded in its place names and cultural institutions. The Black Cultural Archives on Windrush Square serves as a national repository. Electric Avenue, one of the first electrically lit streets in the country, runs through its bustling market quarters.

Area overview

On average Brixton Windrush has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 345 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brixton Windrush is £69,056 per year. There are 2 schools in Brixton Windrush: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Brixton Windrush is home to around 9,482 people, with a population density of about 15,273.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
345
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
39.7%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Brixton Windrush Population
9,482
Population density
15,273.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
108.84(+308%)
Violence and sexual offences
100.19(+230%)
Theft from the person
49.57(+373%)
Other theft
33.96(+192%)
Public order
31.64(+375%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,856
30.11%
African
1,762
18.58%
Caribbean
1,385
14.6%
Other White
1,059
11.17%
Other
469
4.95%
Total population: 9,484

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,580
55.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,026
12.46%
No qualifications
992
12.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
673
8.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
584
7.09%
Total 16+ residents: 8,237

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,278
31.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,049
25.66%
Social rents from council
643
15.73%
Owns with a mortgage
536
13.11%
Owns outright
321
7.85%
Total households: 4,088

Property prices in Brixton Windrush

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Brixton Windrush area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brixton Windrush 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 Windrush over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats55£469,000
Terraced10£955,000

10 years median price trend in Brixton Windrush

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

All postcodes in Brixton Windrush

SW98PJ

Valentia Place

SW21LQ

Rushcroft Road

SW97NJ

Blacktree Mews

SW97NS

Gresham Road

SW97PT

Canterbury Crescent

SE240PS

Mayall Road

SW21BE

Rattray Road

SW21EB

Kellett Road

SW21PX

Effra Parade

SW98FX

Brixton Windrush

SW98JN

Atlantic Road

SW98LL

Brixton Windrush

SW98LN

Coldharbour Lane

SW98PL

Coldharbour Lane

SW98TZ

Somerleyton Road

SW21BP

Bankton Road

SW97PR

Canterbury Crescent

SW98UG

Brixton Windrush

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.