Postcode SW2 1DB 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 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 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 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.
The average income of residents in Brixton Central is £57,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from SW2 1DB.
Brixton Central near SW2 1DB 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £2,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £810,000 |
| Flats | 96 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £775,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £906,100 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Rush Common
In the SW2 1DB postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 1DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ars Mini Market | Arungford Mews, Lambeth, SW2 1PE | Walking directions to Ars Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Brixton Food & WIne | Tulse Hill, Lambeth, SW2 2BD | Walking directions to Brixton Food & WIne |
| 0.2 mi | Brixton Hill Express | Brixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1RH | Walking directions to Brixton Hill Express |
| 0.2 mi | Express News | Arlington Parade, Lambeth, SW2 1EG | Walking directions to Express News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.