Postcode SW2 1SS 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 per year. The nearest station is Brixton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.1% 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.
The average income per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from SW2 1SS.
Brixton Central near SW2 1SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.1 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
| 0.1 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £523,250 (about £649 per square foot) in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,510,000 | £948 |
| Terraced | 24 | £968,250 | £664 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £875,000 | £639 |
| Flats | 102 | £462,248 | £641 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 1SS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | 22, St Matthews Road, London, SW2 1NJ | Terraced | Freehold | £670,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | Flat 13, Elderton House, 10, Hicken Road, London, SW2 1SW | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | Flat 3, Elderton House, Hicken Road, London, SW2 1SW | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | Flat 17, Elderton House, 10, Hicken Road, London, SW2 1SW | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Flat 3, 8, St Matthews Road, London, SW2 1NH | Flats | Leasehold | £620,000 |
In the SW2 1SS postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 1SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Kwik-Stop Food & Wine | Brixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1QW | Walking directions to Kwik-Stop Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Brixton Hill Express | Brixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1RH | Walking directions to Brixton Hill Express |
| 0.2 mi | Express News | Arlington Parade, Lambeth, SW2 1EG | Walking directions to Express News |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 76 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW2 1SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sacha Takyi-Berko
Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Viktor Westerdahl
Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Zvikomborero Chihoro
Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 1SS records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SW2 1SS in Brixton Central is £523,250 (about £649 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 1SS, including Trinity Academy (Good), South Bank University Sixth Form and JUS Education. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 1SS is Brixton in TfL zone 2, about 727 m away, serving the Southeastern and Victoria lines.
SW2 1SS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,696 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW2 1SS 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).