Postcode SW2 1DG is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Rush Common ward of Lambeth in the London region , and forms part of the Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.3 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 Herne Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.
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 very high crime rate, with approximately 148.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from SW2 1DG.
Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park near SW2 1DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £526,000 in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,500 up to £2,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £810,000 |
| Flats | 98 | £449,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £875,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £978,250 |
10 years price trend in Brixton Rush Common
In the SW2 1DG postcode area, located within Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.