Postcode SW2 2SH 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brixton Hill East is £80,413 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,535 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Brixton Hill East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.8 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 2SH.
Brixton Hill East near SW2 2SH 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 123 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,000 up to £2,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £810,000 |
| Flats | 89 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £950,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Rush Common
In the SW2 2SH postcode area, located within Brixton Hill East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 2SH
| 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 | Neway Supermarket | 33-35 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DU | Walking directions to Neway Supermarket |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.