Postcode SW2 2EG 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 Streatham Hill, about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,488 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Brixton Hill East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 37.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Brixton Hill East is £80,413 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 2EG.
Brixton Hill East near SW2 2EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.4 mi | Windmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Windmill Gardens |
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 2EG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 2, China Mews, London, SW2 2EG | Terraced | Freehold | £775,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | Flat 2, 31, Ostade Road, London, SW2 2AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £385,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 1, Weymouth Court, 55 - 57, Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2SH | Flats | Leasehold | £277,500 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Flat 7, Weymouth Court, 55 - 57, Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2SH | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | Flat 12, Weymouth Court, 55 - 57, Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2SH | Flats | Leasehold | £292,000 |
In the SW2 2EG postcode area, located within Brixton Hill East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 2EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hill Food & Wine | 208 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HE | Walking directions to Hill Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 266-270 Brixton HIll, London, SW2 1HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | New Mini Market | 20 New Park Road, London, SW2 4UN | Walking directions to New Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Airy Food & Wine | 21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DU | Walking directions to Airy Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2EG, 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 2EG records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around SW2 2EG in Brixton Hill East 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 2EG, including Holmewood Nursery School (Outstanding), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Elm Court School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 2EG is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 1,250 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW2 2EG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,488 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 2EG 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).