Postcode SW2 1DY is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Rush Common area 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 median sale price in Brixton Rush Common is £540,000 (around £649 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £388,750 and £755,650. The nearest station is Brixton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,409 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from SW2 1DY.
Brixton Central near SW2 1DY 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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (about £649 per square foot) in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,510,000 | £948 |
| Terraced | 30 | £940,000 | £663 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £860,000 | £640 |
| Flats | 91 | £453,000 | £645 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £418,750 | £775,000 | £780,000 |
| 2017 | £455,000 | £715,000 | £825,000 |
| 2018 | £442,778 | £812,500 | £920,000 |
| 2019 | £437,500 | £745,250 | £845,000 |
| 2020 | £476,250 | £755,000 | £850,000 |
| 2021 | £476,000 | £787,500 | £955,000 |
| 2022 | £440,000 | £907,500 | £950,000 |
| 2023 | £410,000 | £1,085,000 | £1,000,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £682,000 | £1,006,500 |
| 2025 | £457,500 | £922,500 | £950,000 |
| 2026 | £482,500 | £875,000 | £828,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £641 | £800 | £651 |
| 2017 | £695 | £702 | £676 |
| 2018 | £623 | £698 | £638 |
| 2019 | £624 | £679 | £614 |
| 2020 | £645 | £727 | £676 |
| 2021 | £709 | £740 | £642 |
| 2022 | £622 | £752 | £737 |
| 2023 | £697 | £667 | £724 |
| 2024 | £668 | £774 | £668 |
| 2025 | £640 | £683 | £655 |
| 2026 | £665 | £640 | £619 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 1DY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | Flat B, 86, Dalberg Road, London, SW2 1AW | Flats | Leasehold | £605,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 26C, Jelf Road, London, SW2 1BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £537,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 71, Dalberg Road, London, SW2 1AL | Flats | Leasehold | £615,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 32B, Dalberg Road, London, SW2 1AN | Flats | Leasehold | £580,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, 16, Dalberg Road, London, SW2 1AN | Flats | Leasehold | £528,500 |
In the SW2 1DY postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nursery | Triangle Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Oct 2019. | |
Triangle Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Oct 2019
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| 0.1 mi | Nursery | Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2023. | |
Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Oct 2023
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| 0.3 mi | 16 plus | South Bank University Sixth Form | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | Unrated. | |
South Bank University Sixth Form ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW2 1DY
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW2 1DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sacha Takyi-Berko
Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Viktor Westerdahl
Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Zvikomborero Chihoro
Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 1DY 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.
The median sale price around SW2 1DY in Brixton Rush Common is £540,000 (about £649 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 1DY, including Triangle Nursery School (Outstanding), Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre (Good) and South Bank University Sixth Form. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW2 1DY is Brixton in TfL zone 2, about 662 m away, serving the Southeastern and Victoria lines.
SW2 1DY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SW2 1DY is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Sacha Takyi-Berko (Green Party), Viktor Westerdahl (Green Party) and Zvikomborero Chihoro (Green Party).