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SW2 1QY

Brixton Hill

Brixton Acre Lane

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Detailed insights for SW2 1QY

Overview

Postcode SW2 1QY is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Acre Lane ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton Hill East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Brixton Hill East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,151 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Brixton Hill East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.5%

Approximately 7.5% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from SW2 1QY.

Flood risk

No risk

Brixton Hill East near SW2 1QY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 1QY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton
0.7 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North
0.8 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 1QY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 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
179
Population density
10,228.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Drugs
48.04(+675%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.13(+46%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.17(+13%)
Other theft
13.87(+21%)
Public order
12.88(+91%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
89
49.72%
Other White
37
20.67%
African
15
8.38%
Other
11
6.15%
Irish
8
4.47%
Total population: 179

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
75.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
7.06%
No qualifications
10
5.88%
Level 3 (A level)
7
4.12%
Other
7
4.12%
Total 16+ residents: 170

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
52.34%
Owns with a mortgage
25
23.36%
Owns outright
17
15.89%
Other social rented
6
5.61%
Social rents from council
2
1.87%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Brixton Acre Lane

Median price£585,000
Price per sq ft£751
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £840K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 (about £751 per square foot) in Brixton Acre Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £1,350,000.

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 Acre Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced40£980,000£732
Detached2£920,750£734
Semi-Detached3£905,000£776
Flats100£512,500£759

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton Acre Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Acre Lane.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£540,000£820,000£860,000
2017£525,625£945,000£850,000
2018£500,000£855,000£790,000
2019£510,000£860,000£805,000
2020£515,500£973,000£935,000
2021£523,750£778,250£850,000
2022£542,205£1,000,000£965,000
2023£515,000£867,525£996,500
2024£510,000£1,075,000£982,500
2025£526,250£802,500£880,000
2026£500,000£960,000£949,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Acre Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Acre Lane.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£730£694£703
2017£784£638£653
2018£809£691£645
2019£751£733£682
2020£754£807£740
2021£722£716
2022£752£798£738
2023£762£764£818
2024£745£675£702
2025£767£724£720
2026£709£776£698
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Acre Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 1QY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 May 2026Flat 27, Brixton Hill Court, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QXFlatsLeasehold£310,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 15, Brixton Hill Court, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QXFlatsLeasehold£245,000
16 Oct 2025Flat 98, Brixton Hill Court, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QZFlatsLeasehold£390,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 136, Brixton Hill Court, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QZFlatsLeasehold£420,000
15 Oct 2025Flat 13, Elderton House, 10, Hicken Road, London, SW2 1SWFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

In the SW2 1QY postcode area, located within Brixton Hill East, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 1QY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryTrinity AcademyFree schools

Good

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

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableJUS EducationOther independent special school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 1QY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miKwik-Stop Food & WineBrixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1QWWalking directions to Kwik-Stop Food & Wine
0.1 miSainsbury's Local76 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
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 miTesco13 Acre Lane, London, SW2 5RSWalking directions to Tesco

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

Local councillors

David John Bridson

Brixton Acre Lane - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Michael Chessum

Brixton Acre Lane - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Natalie Denise Kane

Brixton Acre Lane - 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 Acre LaneE05014095
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brixton Hill EastE02000637
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 020AE01003018
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 1QY

Is SW2 1QY (Brixton Hill East) safe?

The area around SW2 1QY records about 158 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near SW2 1QY?

The median sale price around SW2 1QY in Brixton Hill East is £585,000 (about £751 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 1QY?

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

What is the nearest station to SW2 1QY?

The closest station to SW2 1QY is Brixton in TfL zone 2, about 740 m away, serving the Southeastern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 1QY?

SW2 1QY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,151 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW2 1QY is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David John Bridson (Labour Party), Michael Chessum (Green Party) and Natalie Denise Kane (Green Party).