Postcode SW2 1LT 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brixton Central is £57,300 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 134.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.1% 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 of residents in Brixton Central is £57,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from SW2 1LT.
Brixton Central near SW2 1LT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £526,000 in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,500 up to £2,200,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £810,000 |
| Flats | 98 | £449,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £875,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £978,250 |
10 years price trend in Brixton Rush Common
In the SW2 1LT postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.