Postcode SW2 2BU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brixton Hill East is £71,300 per year. The nearest station is Herne Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill East has a high 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.
Brixton Hill East has a high crime rate, with approximately 124.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.7% 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.
The average income of residents in Brixton Hill East is £71,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from SW2 2BU.
Brixton Hill East near SW2 2BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £527,500 in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £2,200,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £810,000 |
| Flats | 109 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £775,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £930,000 |
10 years price trend in Brixton Rush Common
In the SW2 2BU postcode area, located within Brixton Hill East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.