Property profile

Flat 16Effra Mansions

SW2 1LU

Brixton Rush Common

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Map showing Flat 16, Effra Mansions, London

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Estimated sale price

£480,000

Flats sold in Brixton Rush Common

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold23 Sept 2016
£500,750Change since last sale: −£19,000 (−3.9%)
Annualised change
−0.4% per yearLambeth annualised change (flats) since 2016: −0.6% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £641 per sq ft
£771 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£130 per sq ft (+20%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Brixton Rush Common
£462,248Estimate vs local median: +£19,000 (+4.2%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area58 m² / 624 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection31 Aug 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
23 Sept 2016£500,750+63%
13 Jul 2012£307,000+64%
16 Feb 2004£187,000-

Local market

Property prices in Brixton Rush Common

Median price£525,000
Price per sq ft£649
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£385K – £700K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £649 per square foot) in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brixton Rush Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,510,000£948
Terraced25£960,000£664
Semi-Detached7£875,000£639
Flats104£462,248£641

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton Rush Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£418,750£775,000£780,000
2017£455,000£715,000£825,000
2018£442,778£812,500£920,000
2019£437,500£745,250£845,000
2020£476,250£755,000£850,000
2021£476,000£787,500£955,000
2022£440,000£907,500£950,000
2023£410,000£1,085,000£1,000,000
2024£450,000£682,000£1,006,500
2025£457,500£922,500£950,000
2026£487,500£875,000£903,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£641£800£651
2017£695£702£676
2018£623£698£638
2019£624£679£614
2020£645£727£676
2021£709£740£642
2022£622£752£737
2023£697£667£724
2024£668£774£668
2025£640£683£655
2026£723£640£619
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brixton Rush Common in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 1LU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 1LU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 2026Flat 17, Effra Mansions, Crownstone Road, London, SW2 1LUFlatsLeasehold£545,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 38, Crownstone Court, Crownstone Road, London, SW2 1LSFlatsLeasehold£370,000
24 Mar 2025Flat 35, Springett House, St Matthews Road, London, SW2 1NGFlatsLeasehold£385,000
13 Feb 2026Flat 66, Brockwell Court, Effra Road, London, SW2 1NAFlatsLeasehold£180,000
08 Aug 2025Flat 6, Waterfall House, 49, Brixton Water Lane, London, SW2 1BFFlatsLeasehold£196,000

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Area insights for SW2 1LU

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Overview

Postcode SW2 1LU is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Rush Common ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton Central area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 per year. The nearest station is Brixton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Brixton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Brixton Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.9%

Approximately 36.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 201 ft away from SW2 1LU.

Flood risk

No risk

Brixton Central near SW2 1LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 1LU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton
0.6 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill
0.9 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 1LU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRush CommonLargeWalking directions to Rush Common
0.1 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk
0.1 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
19,503.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.1(+16%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.92(-17%)
Vehicle crime
7.26(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.74(+18%)
Other theft
5.7(-50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
35.65%
Other White
47
14.83%
African
44
13.88%
Caribbean
33
10.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
5.36%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
52.33%
No qualifications
42
15.05%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.73%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
32.31%
Social rents from council
41
31.54%
Owns with a mortgage
21
16.15%
Owns outright
12
9.23%
Other social rented
7
5.38%
Total households: 130

Schools

In the SW2 1LU postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 1LU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryTrinity AcademyFree schools

Good

0.2 mi16 plusSouth Bank University Sixth FormAcademy 16 to 19 sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miNurseryEffra Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 1LU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 1LU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's2 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TPWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miArs Mini MarketArungford Mews, Lambeth, SW2 1PEWalking directions to Ars Mini Market
0.2 miBrixton Food & WIneTulse Hill, Lambeth, SW2 2BDWalking directions to Brixton Food & WIne
0.2 miKwik-Stop Food & WineBrixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1QWWalking directions to Kwik-Stop Food & Wine
0.2 miCostcutter41 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TJWalking directions to Costcutter