Postcode SW2 1PS is located in a major urban area, within the Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 250.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park is £64,500 per year. The nearest station is Herne Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.
Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,024 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 250.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park is £64,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 62 ft away from SW2 1PS.
Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park near SW2 1PS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Herne Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.4 mi | Brockwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Brockwell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £565,000 in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 93 | £495,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £1,484,101 |
| Terraced | 46 | £990,000 |
10 year median price trend in Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction
In the SW2 1PS postcode area, located within Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 1PS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ars Mini Market | Arungford Mews, Lambeth, SW2 1PE | Walking directions to Ars Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Brixton Food & WIne | Tulse Hill, Lambeth, SW2 2BD | Walking directions to Brixton Food & WIne |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Tulse Hill, Lambeth, SW2 2TJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Stanley Mini Market | Lambeth, SE24 0LT | Walking directions to Stanley Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.