Postcode SW2 1HS is located in a major urban area, within the Clapham Park ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton Hill West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brixton Hill West is £68,213 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,996 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Hill West has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.3% 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 per household in Brixton Hill West is £68,213 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from SW2 1HS.
Brixton Hill West near SW2 1HS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 1 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.1 mi | Rush Common | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.5 mi | Windmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Windmill Gardens |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £510,500 (about £7,473 per square metre) in Clapham Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £781,500 | £8,792 |
| Flats | 64 | £460,000 | £6,978 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £925,000 | £7,152 |
| Terraced | 17 | £825,000 | £8,010 |
10 year median price trend in Clapham Park
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 1HS.
In the SW2 1HS postcode area, located within Brixton Hill West, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 1HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 266-270 Brixton HIll, London, SW2 1HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Neway Supermarket | 33-35 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DU | Walking directions to Neway Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Airy Food & Wine | 21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DU | Walking directions to Airy Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | New Mini Market | 20 New Park Road, London, SW2 4UN | Walking directions to New Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 30A Streatham Place, London, SW2 4QY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW2 1HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 1HS records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SW2 1HS in Brixton Hill West is £510,500 (about £7,473 per square metre) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 1HS, including Richard Atkins Primary School (Good), Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School (Good) and Holmewood Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 1HS is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 1,001 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW2 1HS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,996 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW2 1HS is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.