Postcode SW2 1LY 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 moderate crime levels, with around 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from SW2 1LY.
Brixton Central near SW2 1LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.1 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
| 0.1 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 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 | 89 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £950,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Rush Common
In the SW2 1LY postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 1LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Brixton Hill Express | Brixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1RH | Walking directions to Brixton Hill Express |
| 0.1 mi | Express News | Arlington Parade, Lambeth, SW2 1EG | Walking directions to Express News |
| 0.2 mi | Ars Mini Market | Arungford Mews, Lambeth, SW2 1PE | Walking directions to Ars Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Kwik-Stop Food & Wine | Brixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1QW | Walking directions to Kwik-Stop Food & Wine |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.