Postcode SW2 1AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Windrush ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brixton Central is £57,300 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.0% 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.
The average income of residents in Brixton Central is £57,300 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from SW2 1AJ.
Brixton Central near SW2 1AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 52 | £465,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £935,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £950,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Windrush
In the SW2 1AJ postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 1AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Express News | Arlington Parade, Lambeth, SW2 1EG | Walking directions to Express News |
| 0.2 mi | Brixton Hill Express | Brixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1RH | Walking directions to Brixton Hill Express |
| 0.2 mi | Ars Mini Market | Arungford Mews, Lambeth, SW2 1PE | Walking directions to Ars Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | "D" Convenience Store | Electric Lane, Lambeth, SW9 8LF | Walking directions to "D" Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Stanley Mini Market | Lambeth, SE24 0LT | Walking directions to Stanley Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.