Postcode SW2 2JG is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Rush Common area of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton Hill East area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brixton Hill East is £80,413 per year. The median sale price in Brixton Rush Common is £540,000 (around £649 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £388,750 and £755,650. The nearest station is Brixton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,178 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Hill East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 40 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.1% 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.
The average income per household in Brixton Hill East is £80,413 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from SW2 2JG.
Brixton Hill East near SW2 2JG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (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 | 30 | £940,000 | £663 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £860,000 | £640 |
| Flats | 91 | £453,000 | £645 |
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 | £482,500 | £875,000 | £828,750 |
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 | £665 | £640 | £619 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2JG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jul 2026 | 3, Arodene Road, London, SW2 2BG | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | 57, Josephine Avenue, London, SW2 2JZ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,333,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 91A, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1AA | Flats | Leasehold | £412,500 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, 112B, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1AH | Flats | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Flat A, 14, St Saviours Road, London, SW2 5HD | Flats | Leasehold | £726,000 |
In the SW2 2JG postcode area, located within Brixton Hill East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Trinity Academy | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 May 2017. | |
Trinity Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 May 2017
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| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | South Bank University Sixth Form | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | Unrated. | |
South Bank University Sixth Form ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2024. | |
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 May 2024
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW2 2JG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Our Local | Brixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1QN | Walking directions to Our Local |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 104-106 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1AH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 76 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Kwik-Stop Food & Wine | Brixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1QW | Walking directions to Kwik-Stop Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 144 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1SD | 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 2JG, 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 2JG records about 40 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW2 2JG in Brixton Rush Common is £540,000 (about £649 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 2JG, including Trinity Academy (Good), South Bank University Sixth Form and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW2 2JG is Brixton in TfL zone 2, about 1,046 m away, serving the Southeastern and Victoria lines.
SW2 2JG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,178 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 2JG 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).