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SW2 2AE

Somers Road

Brixton Rush Common

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Detailed insights for SW2 2AE

Overview

Postcode SW2 2AE 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 Herne Hill, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Brixton Hill East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,536 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Brixton Hill East has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% 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 224 ft away from SW2 2AE.

Flood risk

No risk

Brixton Hill East near SW2 2AE 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 Herne Hill located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 2AE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill
0.9 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.9 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 2AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRush CommonLargeWalking directions to Rush Common
0.2 miRush CommonMediumWalking directions to Rush Common
0.3 miWindmill GardensSmallWalking directions to Windmill Gardens

Area Profile

Population
160
Population density
13,793.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.83(+22%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.83(+6%)
Other theft
11.55(+1%)
Vehicle crime
7.29(-22%)
Theft from the person
6.08(-35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
73
43.71%
Other White
50
29.94%
African
11
6.59%
Other
10
5.99%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
2.4%
Total population: 167

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
63.64%
No qualifications
26
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
11
7.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
4.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
4
2.8%
Total 16+ residents: 143

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
46.96%
Owns with a mortgage
33
28.7%
Owns outright
19
16.52%
Other social rented
5
4.35%
Social rents from council
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Brixton Rush Common

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 (about £6,989 per square metre) in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,790,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brixton Rush Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats101£470,000£6,757
Semi-Detached7£961,000£6,879
Terraced27£960,000£7,047

10 year median price trend in Brixton Rush Common

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 20269, Merredene Street, London, SW2 2AQTerracedFreehold£687,500
21 Jan 202614, Merredene Street, London, SW2 2AGTerracedFreehold£521,500
05 Jan 202680, Tudor Close, London, SW2 2ADFlatsLeasehold£260,000
30 Mar 202645, Hyperion House, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HZFlatsLeasehold£335,000
13 May 202631, Elm Park, London, SW2 2TXTerracedFreehold£906,000

Schools

In the SW2 2AE postcode area, located within Brixton Hill East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 2AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryHolmewood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableElm Court SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 2AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 2AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express144 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1SDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miHill Food & Wine208 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HEWalking directions to Hill Food & Wine
0.2 miNew Mini Market20 New Park Road, London, SW2 4UNWalking directions to New Mini Market
0.3 miAiry Food & Wine21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DUWalking directions to Airy Food & Wine
0.3 miPhambra Food StoreLyham Road, Lambeth, SW2 5QBWalking directions to Phambra Food Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

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 2AE, 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 020BE01003171
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 2AE

Is SW2 2AE (Brixton Hill East) safe?

The area around SW2 2AE records about 73 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near SW2 2AE?

The median sale price around SW2 2AE in Brixton Hill East is £537,500 (about £6,989 per square metre) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 2AE?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 2AE, including Holmewood Nursery School (Outstanding), Elm Court School (Outstanding) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 2AE?

The closest station to SW2 2AE is Herne Hill in TfL zone 2,3, about 1,291 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 2AE?

SW2 2AE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,536 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 2AE (Brixton Hill East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW2 2AE 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.