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SW2 1PB

Brixton Water Lane

Brixton Rush Common

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Overview

Postcode SW2 1PB 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 East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brixton Hill East is £80,413 per year. The nearest station is Brixton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Brixton Hill East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,337 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Brixton Hill East has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.4%

Approximately 22.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Brixton Hill East is £80,413 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from SW2 1PB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 1PB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton
0.6 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill
0.9 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 1PB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRush CommonLargeWalking directions to Rush Common
0.2 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk
0.2 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
13,711.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.57(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.83(-19%)
Other theft
10.61(-7%)
Theft from the person
9.98(+6%)
Bicycle theft
8.73(+446%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
114
43.02%
Other White
37
13.96%
Caribbean
30
11.32%
African
20
7.55%
Other
19
7.17%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
66.81%
No qualifications
26
10.92%
Level 3 (A level)
23
9.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.78%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
54.4%
Other social rented
25
20%
Owns outright
15
12%
Owns with a mortgage
14
11.2%
Social rents from council
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Brixton Rush Common

Median price£527,250
Price per sq ft£649
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £746K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £527,250 (about £649 per square foot) in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brixton Rush Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,510,000£948
Terraced24£968,250£664
Semi-Detached7£875,000£639
Flats98£462,248£641

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton Rush Common

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 1PB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 1PB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jul 202514, Brixton Water Lane, London, SW2 1PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,062,500
24 Mar 202522D, Brixton Water Lane, London, SW2 1PBTerracedFreehold£375,000
24 Mar 2025Flat 35, Springett House, St Matthews Road, London, SW2 1NGFlatsLeasehold£385,000
10 Dec 2025Flat 4, Waldron House, Brixton Water Lane, London, SW2 1PAFlatsLeasehold£537,500
12 Sept 202554, Josephine Avenue, London, SW2 2LAOtherFreehold£1,200,000

Schools

In the SW2 1PB postcode area, located within Brixton Hill East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 1PB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryTrinity AcademyFree schools

Good

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

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryJubilee Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 1PB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's2 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TPWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miArs Mini MarketArungford Mews, Lambeth, SW2 1PEWalking directions to Ars Mini Market
0.1 miBrixton Food & WIneTulse Hill, Lambeth, SW2 2BDWalking directions to Brixton Food & WIne
0.1 miKwik-Stop Food & WineBrixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1QWWalking directions to Kwik-Stop Food & Wine
0.2 miSainsbury's Local76 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW2 1PB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sacha Takyi-Berko

Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Viktor Westerdahl

Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Zvikomborero Chihoro

Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyClapham and Brixton HillE14001175
WardBrixton Rush CommonE05014097
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brixton Hill EastE02000637
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 020DE01003177
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 1PB

Is SW2 1PB (Brixton Hill East) safe?

The area around SW2 1PB records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.

What is the average house price near SW2 1PB?

The median sale price around SW2 1PB in Brixton Hill East is £527,250 (about £649 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 1PB?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 1PB, including Trinity Academy (Good), South Bank University Sixth Form and Jubilee Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 1PB?

The closest station to SW2 1PB is Brixton in TfL zone 2, about 912 m away, serving the Southeastern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 1PB?

SW2 1PB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,337 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 1PB (Brixton Hill East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW2 1PB 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).