Postcode SW2 2LJ 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 0.6 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 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 72.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 2LJ.
Brixton Hill East near SW2 2LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Herne Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.4 mi | Brockwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Brockwell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 101 | £470,000 | £6,757 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £961,000 | £6,879 |
| Terraced | 27 | £960,000 | £7,047 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Rush Common
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2LJ.
In the SW2 2LJ postcode area, located within Brixton Hill East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 2LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 41 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Brixton Food & WIne | Tulse Hill, Lambeth, SW2 2BD | Walking directions to Brixton Food & WIne |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 144 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1SD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 104-106 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1AH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW2 2LJ, 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 2LJ 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.
The median sale price around SW2 2LJ in Brixton Hill East is £537,500 (about £6,989 per square metre) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 2LJ, including Jubilee Primary School (Good), Elm Court School (Outstanding) and Holmewood Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 2LJ is Herne Hill in TfL zone 2,3, about 971 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SW2 2LJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW2 2LJ 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).
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.