Poets' Corner is a residential area in Lambeth, known for its quiet streets and Victorian terraced houses. The neighbourhood takes its name from the literary-themed road names, such as Chaucer Road and Tennyson Street. It has a mix of families and young professionals, with local amenities including cafes and small shops. The area is well-connected by public transport, with Herne Hill station nearby.
Brockwell Park is a large green space bordering Poets' Corner, offering open fields, a lido, and a walled garden. The park hosts events like the annual Lambeth Country Show. It provides views of the London skyline and is a popular spot for jogging and picnics. The area around the park includes a mix of housing and independent businesses, with Brixton and Herne Hill within walking distance.
On average Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 168 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park is £64,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £620,025 in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £2,700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 54 | £501,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £1,880,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £971,000 |
10 years price trend in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Barnwell Road
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Valentia Place
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Loughborough Park
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Moorland Road
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Chaucer Road
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Walt Whitman Close
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Talma Road
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Milton Road
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Shakespeare Road
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James Joyce Walk
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Langston Hughes Close
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Bankton Road
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Loughborough Park
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Jelf Road
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Belinda Road
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Moorland Road
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Cosbycote Avenue
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Milton Road
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Talma Road
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Loughborough Park
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Mayall Road
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Mervan Road
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Talma Road
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Barrington Road
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Loughborough Park
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Valentia Place
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Spenser Road
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Chaucer Road
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Mervan Road
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Effra Parade
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Abbey Mansions Mews
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Hurst Street
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Alice Walker Close
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Effra Parade
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Effra Parade
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Barrington Road
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Tram Close
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Hurst Street
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Shakespeare Road
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Trelawn Road
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Heritage Close
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Mumford Road
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Woodquest Avenue
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Shakespeare Road
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Talma Road
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Oborne Close
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Leeson Road
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Shakespeare Road
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Tilia Walk
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Jelf Road
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Effra Parade
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Loughborough Park
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Abbey Mansions Mews
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Shakespeare Road
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Spenser Road
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Alice Walker Close
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Loughborough Park
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Shardcroft Avenue
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Shakespeare Road
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Effra Parade
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Loughborough Park
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Moorland Road
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Herne Hill
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Talma Road
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Loughborough Park
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Milton Road
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Milton Road
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Mayall Road
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Jelf Road
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Gresham Road
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Pablo Neruda Close
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Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park
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Bankton Road
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Effra Parade
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Somerleyton Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.