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SW2 1NQ

Brixton Rush Common

Lambeth

England / London / Lambeth / Brixton Central / Brixton Rush Common / SW2 1NQ

Overview

Postcode SW2 1NQ 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 8 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
Very 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from SW2 1NQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Brixton Central near SW2 1NQ 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.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.3 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

0.7 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

0.7 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.5 miRush CommonLarge
0.1 miRush Common Woodland WalkMedium
0.1 miRush Common Woodland WalkMedium

Area Profile

Population
137
Population density
3,982.3 per km²

Demographics

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

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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £527,500 in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £2,200,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£810,000
Flats109£450,000
Semi-Detached2£775,000
Terraced36£930,000

10 years price trend in Brixton Rush Common

Schools

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

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

DistanceNameAddress
0 miExpress NewsArlington Parade, Lambeth, SW2 1EG
0.1 miBrixton Hill ExpressBrixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1RH
0.1 miQuick Stop Food & WineLambeth, SW2 5SQ
0.2 miTesco13 Acre Lane, London, SW2 5RS
0.2 miBrixton Town Store500 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8EQ

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.