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Brixton Windrush

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About

Brixton Windrush ward is located in the London Borough of Lambeth, covering a central part of Brixton. The area is known for its strong cultural heritage, particularly its connection to the Windrush generation, which shaped its community. The ward includes landmarks like Windrush Square, a focal point for events and gatherings, and the Black Cultural Archives, which celebrates Black British history. Residential streets mix Victorian and Edwardian terraces with modern housing developments.

The ward has good transport links, with Brixton station providing Underground and Overground services. Local markets, including Brixton Market, offer a range of food, fashion, and goods. The area has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and larger retail chains. Green spaces like Rush Common provide recreational areas. Brixton Windrush ward reflects a blend of history, commerce, and community life.

Area overview

On average Brixton Windrush has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 264 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Brixton Windrush is £56,993 per year. There are 3 schools in Brixton Windrush: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
264
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
39.8%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 66 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
Flats52£465,750
Semi-Detached1£935,000
Terraced13£950,000

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

SW98GJ

Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park

SW98JA

Electric Avenue

SW98PJ

Valentia Place

SE240PS

Mayall Road

SW21BE

Jelf Road

SW21EB

Kellett Road

SW97NS

Gresham Road

SW97NJ

Brixton North

SW97PT

Canterbury Crescent

SW21BP

Bankton Road

SW21PX

Effra Parade

SW98TZ

Somerleyton Road

SW97PR

Canterbury Crescent

SW98FX

Brixton Central

SW98JN

Brixton North

SW98LL

Brixton Central

SW98LN

Brixton Central

SW98PL

Somerleyton Road

SW98UG

Brixton Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.