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SW2 1BX

Effra Road

Brixton Windrush

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Detailed insights for SW2 1BX

Overview

Postcode SW2 1BX 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 average crime levels, with around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rush Common Woodland Walk.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
55%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Brixton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,409 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Brixton Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

55%

Approximately 55.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from SW2 1BX.

Flood risk

No risk

Brixton Central near SW2 1BX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 1BX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton
0.7 mi

2

Loughborough Junction

Thameslink

Walking directions to Loughborough Junction
0.7 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 1BX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk
0.2 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk
0.3 miColdharbour Lane Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Coldharbour Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
6,612 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
41.01(+53%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.77(-49%)
Other theft
10.09(-12%)
Drugs
9.46(+53%)
Public order
5.68(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
87
36.71%
Caribbean
49
20.68%
African
20
8.44%
Other White
20
8.44%
Other Black
11
4.64%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
54.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.02%
No qualifications
23
11.06%
Level 3 (A level)
19
9.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.29%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
35.71%
Other social rented
27
19.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
17.86%
Shared ownership
17
12.14%
Owns with a mortgage
13
9.29%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Brixton Windrush

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£723
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£405K – £630K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £723 per square foot) in Brixton Windrush area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £1,475,000.

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 Windrush over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced8£1,037,500£708
Flats64£480,000£723

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton Windrush

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Windrush.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£535,000£1,110,000
2017£512,500£975,000
2018£500,000£1,179,850
2019£502,500£999,999
2020£500,000£935,000
2021£520,000£950,000
2022£500,000£840,000
2023£495,000£952,500
2024£502,500£860,000
2025£505,000£960,000
2026£464,000£1,075,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Windrush.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Windrush.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£790£702
2017£774£724
2018£743£731
2019£753£716
2020£737£762
2021£732£779
2022£721£703
2023£705£706
2024£718£711
2025£720£776
2026£723£805
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Windrush.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 1BX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 2026Flat 2, 6, Saltoun Road, London, SW2 1EPFlatsLeasehold£450,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 3, 2, Saltoun Road, London, SW2 1EPFlatsLeasehold£650,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 2, 17 - 19, Kellett Road, London, SW2 1DXFlatsLeasehold£420,000
16 Dec 2025Flat 3, 9, Kellett Road, London, SW2 1DXFlatsLeasehold£505,000
28 Mar 202511B, Kellett Road, London, SW2 1DXFlatsLeasehold£510,000

Schools

In the SW2 1BX postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 1BX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableJUS EducationOther independent special school

N/A

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

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryTrinity AcademyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 1BX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miExpress NewsArlington Parade, Lambeth, SW2 1EGWalking directions to Express News
0.1 miQuick Stop Food & WineLambeth, SW2 5SQWalking directions to Quick Stop Food & Wine
0.1 miBrixton Hill ExpressBrixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1RHWalking directions to Brixton Hill Express
0.1 miStrawberry LocalElectric Lane, Lambeth, SW9 8LAWalking directions to Strawberry Local
0.1 miNyame BekyereElectric Lane, Lambeth, SW9 8LAWalking directions to Nyame Bekyere

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW2 1BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carlotta Allum

Brixton Windrush - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Serafina Spicer

Brixton Windrush - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
WardBrixton WindrushE05014098
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brixton CentralE02000633
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 016BE01003050
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 1BX

Is SW2 1BX (Brixton Central) safe?

The area around SW2 1BX records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW2 1BX?

The median sale price around SW2 1BX in Brixton Central is £500,000 (about £723 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 1BX?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 1BX, including JUS Education, South Bank University Sixth Form and Trinity Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 1BX?

The closest station to SW2 1BX is Brixton in TfL zone 2, about 375 m away, serving the Southeastern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 1BX?

SW2 1BX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,409 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 1BX (Brixton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SW2 1BX is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Carlotta Allum (Green Party) and Serafina Spicer (Green Party).