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SW2 2BE

Beechdale Road

Brixton Rush Common

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Detailed insights for SW2 2BE

Overview

Postcode SW2 2BE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 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
42.1%
Connectivity
7/10
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

42.1%

Approximately 42.1% 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 295 ft away from SW2 2BE.

Flood risk

No risk

Brixton Hill East near SW2 2BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Herne Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 2BE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill
0.8 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 2BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miRush CommonLargeWalking directions to Rush Common
0.4 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk
0.4 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
13,469.4 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
115
44.23%
African
35
13.46%
Caribbean
30
11.54%
Other White
29
11.15%
Other Black
13
5%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
60.78%
No qualifications
35
15.09%
Level 3 (A level)
27
11.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
2.59%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
30.71%
Owns with a mortgage
25
17.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
17.86%
Owns outright
24
17.14%
Other social rented
16
11.43%
Total households: 140

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 2BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 2, 56, Beechdale Road, London, SW2 2BEFlatsLeasehold£703,683
27 Mar 2025Ground Floor And Cellar Flat At, 12, Beechdale Road, London, SW2 2BEFlatsLeasehold£525,000
14 Mar 20258, Beechdale Road, London, SW2 2BETerracedFreehold£906,100
30 Sept 2025Flat A, 31, Beechdale Road, London, SW2 2BNFlatsLeasehold£585,000
21 Aug 2025Ground Floor Flat, 3, Beechdale Road, London, SW2 2BNFlatsLeasehold£555,000

Schools

In the SW2 2BE postcode area, located within Brixton Hill East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 2BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryJubilee Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryHolmewood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableElm Court SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 2BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express144 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1SDWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miNisa Local104-106 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1AHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miOur LocalBrixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1QNWalking directions to Our Local
0.3 miSainsbury's Local76 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QWWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miHill Food & Wine208 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HEWalking directions to Hill Food & Wine

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 2BE, 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 2BE

Is SW2 2BE (Brixton Hill East) safe?

The area around SW2 2BE 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 2BE?

The median sale price around SW2 2BE 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 2BE?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 2BE, including Jubilee Primary School (Good), Holmewood Nursery School (Outstanding) and Elm Court School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 2BE?

The closest station to SW2 2BE is Herne Hill in TfL zone 2,3, about 1,179 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 2BE?

SW2 2BE 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 2BE (Brixton Hill East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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