Postcode SW2 1EQ 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 Hill West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brixton Hill West is £57,600 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,965 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Hill West has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.9% 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 Brixton Hill West is £57,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from SW2 1EQ.
Brixton Hill West near SW2 1EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.1 mi | Holmewood Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Holmewood Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common | Small | Walking directions to Rush Common |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 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 | 105 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £845,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £930,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Rush Common
In the SW2 1EQ postcode area, located within Brixton Hill West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 1EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 266-270 Brixton HIll, London, SW2 1HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Neway Supermarket | 33-35 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DU | Walking directions to Neway Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Airy Food & Wine | 21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DU | Walking directions to Airy Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 30A Streatham Place, London, SW2 4QY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | New Mini Market | 20 New Park Road, London, SW2 4UN | Walking directions to New Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.