Postcode SW2 1BG is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Windrush ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park is £64,500 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest medium park is Rush Common Woodland Walk.
Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,557 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 139.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park is £64,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 1BG.
Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park near SW2 1BG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
| 0.3 mi | Coldharbour Lane Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Coldharbour Lane Open Space |
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 1BG postcode area, located within Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 1BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Stanley Mini Market | Lambeth, SE24 0LT | Walking directions to Stanley Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Ars Mini Market | Arungford Mews, Lambeth, SW2 1PE | Walking directions to Ars Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Brixton Food & WIne | Tulse Hill, Lambeth, SW2 2BD | Walking directions to Brixton Food & WIne |
| 0.3 mi | "D" Convenience Store | Electric Lane, Lambeth, SW9 8LF | Walking directions to "D" Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.