Postcode insights

SW2 1PJ

Effra Parade

Brixton Windrush

Property search →

Interactive map showing SW2 1PJ and surrounding area

Loading map…

Detailed insights for SW2 1PJ

Overview

Postcode SW2 1PJ is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Windrush ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 209.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park is £77,812 per year. The nearest station is Herne Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
210
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,458 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 209.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.3%

Approximately 33.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park is £77,812 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 132 ft away from SW2 1PJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park near SW2 1PJ 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 Herne Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 1PJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill
0.5 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton
0.8 mi

2

Loughborough Junction

Thameslink

Walking directions to Loughborough Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 1PJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRush CommonLargeWalking directions to Rush Common
0.4 miBrockwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Brockwell Park
0.3 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk

Area Profile

Population
460
Population density
14,511 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
50.04(+433%)
Violence and sexual offences
48.35(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.38(+17%)
Bicycle theft
25.87(+1517%)
Other theft
21.2(+85%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
182
39.48%
Other White
85
18.44%
Caribbean
38
8.24%
African
34
7.38%
Other
29
6.29%
Total population: 461

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
286
66.82%
Level 3 (A level)
46
10.75%
No qualifications
37
8.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
7.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
4.67%
Total 16+ residents: 428

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
22.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
20.56%
Social rents from council
30
16.67%
Other social rented
30
16.67%
Owns outright
26
14.44%
Total households: 180

Property prices in Brixton Windrush

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£723
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£405K – £630K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £723 per square foot) in Brixton Windrush area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £1,475,000.

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 Windrush over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced8£1,037,500£708
Flats64£480,000£723

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton Windrush

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Windrush.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£535,000£1,110,000
2017£512,500£975,000
2018£500,000£1,179,850
2019£502,500£999,999
2020£500,000£935,000
2021£520,000£950,000
2022£500,000£840,000
2023£495,000£952,500
2024£502,500£860,000
2025£505,000£960,000
2026£464,000£1,075,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Windrush.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Windrush.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£790£702
2017£774£724
2018£743£731
2019£753£716
2020£737£762
2021£732£779
2022£721£703
2023£705£706
2024£718£711
2025£720£776
2026£723£805
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Windrush.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 1PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 2026Flat 2, 130, Dalberg Road, London, SW2 1APFlatsLeasehold£385,000
10 Mar 2025Flat 3, 124A, Dalberg Road, London, SW2 1APFlatsLeasehold£445,000
19 Nov 202572A, Brixton Water Lane, London, SW2 1QBDetachedFreehold£770,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 6, Turnmill House, Effra Parade, London, SW2 1QAFlatsLeasehold£545,000
16 Jan 202687, Brixton Water Lane, London, SW2 1PHFlatsLeasehold£652,931

Schools

In the SW2 1PJ postcode area, located within Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 1PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryEffra Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Jude's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryJubilee Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 1PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miArs Mini MarketArungford Mews, Lambeth, SW2 1PEWalking directions to Ars Mini Market
0.2 miBrixton Food & WIneTulse Hill, Lambeth, SW2 2BDWalking directions to Brixton Food & WIne
0.2 miSainsbury's2 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TPWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miCostcutter41 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TJWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miStanley Mini MarketChaucer Road, Lambeth, SE24 0NXWalking directions to Stanley Mini Market

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 1PJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carlotta Allum

Brixton Windrush - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Serafina Spicer

Brixton Windrush - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
WardBrixton WindrushE05014098
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Poets' Corner & Brockwell ParkE02000635
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 018EE01003074
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 1PJ

Is SW2 1PJ (Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park) safe?

The area around SW2 1PJ records about 210 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SW2 1PJ?

The median sale price around SW2 1PJ in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park is £500,000 (about £723 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 1PJ?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 1PJ, including Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre (Good), St Jude's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Jubilee Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 1PJ?

The closest station to SW2 1PJ is Herne Hill in TfL zone 2,3, about 653 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 1PJ?

SW2 1PJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,458 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 1PJ (Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SW2 1PJ is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Carlotta Allum (Green Party) and Serafina Spicer (Green Party).