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SW2 1ND

Brixton Rush Common

Lambeth

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Detailed insights for SW2 1ND

Overview

Postcode SW2 1ND 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 132.2 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
62.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Brixton Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 132.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

62.9%

Approximately 62.9% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income of residents in Brixton Central is £57,300 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from SW2 1ND.

Flood risk

No risk

Brixton Central near SW2 1ND has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 1ND
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton
0.7 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill
0.7 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 1ND
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRush CommonLargeWalking directions to Rush Common
0.1 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk
0.1 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk

Area Profile

Population
137
Population density
3,982.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
35
26.12%
African
29
21.64%
Other White
19
14.18%
Caribbean
10
7.46%
Bangladeshi
10
7.46%
Total population: 134

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
26
41.94%
Other social rented
13
20.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
16.13%
Owns outright
6
9.68%
Owns with a mortgage
5
8.06%
Total households: 62

Property prices in Brixton Rush Common

Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £2,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brixton Rush Common in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brixton Rush Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£810,000
Flats105£450,000
Semi-Detached3£845,000
Terraced38£930,000

10 year median price trend in Brixton Rush Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.

Schools

In the SW2 1ND postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 1ND
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableJUS EducationOther independent special school

N/A

0.2 mi16 plusSouth Bank University Sixth FormAcademy 16 to 19 sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryTrinity AcademyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 1ND

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 1ND
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBrixton Hill ExpressBrixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1RHWalking directions to Brixton Hill Express
0.1 miExpress NewsArlington Parade, Lambeth, SW2 1EGWalking directions to Express News
0.2 miQuick Stop Food & WineLambeth, SW2 5SQWalking directions to Quick Stop Food & Wine
0.2 miTesco13 Acre Lane, London, SW2 5RSWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miBrixton Town Store500 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8EQWalking directions to Brixton Town Store

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.