Postcode SW2 1HZ 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 average crime levels, with around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 Herne Hill, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Hill West has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Brixton Hill West is £68,213 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from SW2 1HZ.
Brixton Hill West near SW2 1HZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Herne Hill located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.2 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 £523,250 (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 | 24 | £968,250 | £664 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £875,000 | £639 |
| Flats | 102 | £462,248 | £641 |
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 | £485,000 | £875,000 | £906,000 |
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 | £723 | £640 | £619 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 1HZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | 45, Hyperion House, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 80, Tudor Close, London, SW2 2AD | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 9, Merredene Street, London, SW2 2AQ | Terraced | Freehold | £687,500 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 21, Tudor Close, London, SW2 2AA | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 14, Merredene Street, London, SW2 2AG | Terraced | Freehold | £521,500 |
In the SW2 1HZ 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 1HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hill Food & Wine | 208 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HE | Walking directions to Hill Food & Wine |
| 0.1 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 | Phambra Food Store | Lyham Road, Lambeth, SW2 5QB | Walking directions to Phambra Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Airy Food & Wine | 21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DU | Walking directions to Airy Food & Wine |
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 1HZ, 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
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 1HZ records about 71 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 1HZ in Brixton Hill West is £523,250 (about £649 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 1HZ, including Holmewood Nursery School (Outstanding), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Elm Court School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 1HZ is Herne Hill in TfL zone 2,3, about 1,358 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SW2 1HZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,729 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 1HZ is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (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).