Postcode SW2 1HY 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 moderate crime levels, with around 84.2 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 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,290 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Hill West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 84.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 53.5% 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 194 ft away from SW2 1HY.
Brixton Hill West near SW2 1HY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 1 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.1 mi | Rush Common | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.3 mi | Windmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Windmill Gardens |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 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 | 96 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £775,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £906,100 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Rush Common
In the SW2 1HY postcode area, located within Brixton Hill West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 1HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hill Food & Wine | 208 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HE | Walking directions to Hill Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 144 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1SD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | New Mini Market | 20 New Park Road, London, SW2 4UN | Walking directions to New Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Airy Food & Wine | 21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DU | Walking directions to Airy Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Phambra Food Store | Lyham Road, Lambeth, SW2 5QB | Walking directions to Phambra Food Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.