Postcode SW2 1EN 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 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rush Common Woodland Walk.
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.
Brixton Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.7% 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 233 ft away from SW2 1EN.
Brixton Central near SW2 1EN 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Wyck Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Wyck Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 8 | £1,037,500 | £708 |
| Flats | 64 | £480,000 | £723 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 1EN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2026 | Flat 3, 37, Saltoun Road, London, SW2 1EN | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Flat 6, Granville House, Rushcroft Road, London, SW2 1JN | Flats | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Flat 6, Rosslyn House, Rushcroft Road, London, SW2 1LG | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 2, 17 - 19, Kellett Road, London, SW2 1DX | Flats | Leasehold | £420,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Flat 3, 9, Kellett Road, London, SW2 1DX | Flats | Leasehold | £505,000 |
In the SW2 1EN postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 1EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Strawberry Local | Electric Lane, Lambeth, SW9 8LA | Walking directions to Strawberry Local |
| 0.1 mi | Nyame Bekyere | Electric Lane, Lambeth, SW9 8LA | Walking directions to Nyame Bekyere |
| 0.1 mi | "D" Convenience Store | Electric Lane, Lambeth, SW9 8LF | Walking directions to "D" Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Wing Tai Supermarket | 13 Electric Avenue, London, SW9 8JY | Walking directions to Wing Tai Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | K.M | 25 Electric Avenue, London, SW9 8JP | Walking directions to K.M |
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 1EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carlotta Allum
Brixton Windrush - Elected 7 May 2026
Serafina Spicer
Brixton Windrush - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 1EN 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 1EN in Brixton Central is £500,000 (about £723 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 1EN, including Hill Mead Primary School (Good), Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre (Good) and JUS Education. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 1EN is Brixton in TfL zone 2, about 290 m away, serving the Southeastern and Victoria lines.
SW2 1EN 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 1EN 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).