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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 337 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
337
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
107.89(+302%)
Violence and sexual offences
101.24(+226%)
Theft from the person
49.15(+424%)
Drugs
33.85(+446%)
Public order
33.54(+396%)
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 £500,000 in Brixton Windrush area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,500 up to £1,475,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brixton Windrush over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats55£472,500£7,835
Terraced10£1,037,500£7,622

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

SW98QT

Corry Drive

SW98PY

Atlantic Road

SW98ND

Loughborough Park

SW98LA

Electric Lane

SW21BH

Jelf Road

SW98FY

Loughborough Park

SW97NN

Gresham Road

SW21JT

Rushcroft Road

SW98PZ

Atlantic Road

SW98FG

Loughborough Park

SW98PU

Atlantic Road

SW21LQ

Rushcroft Road

SW98QH

Coldharbour Lane

SW21PD

Talma Road

SW97QF

Canterbury Crescent

SW97QH

Canterbury Crescent

SW98FZ

Coal Lane

SE240PJ

Mayall Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.