Postcode SW2 2SP 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 96.1 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 Herne Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,365 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 96.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 31.1% 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 120 ft away from SW2 2SP.
Brixton Hill East near SW2 2SP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.4 mi | Brockwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Brockwell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £531,500 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 | 90 | £450,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £860,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £950,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Rush Common
In the SW2 2SP postcode area, located within Brixton Hill East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 2SP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ars Mini Market | Arungford Mews, Lambeth, SW2 1PE | Walking directions to Ars Mini Market |
| 0 mi | Brixton Food & WIne | Tulse Hill, Lambeth, SW2 2BD | Walking directions to Brixton Food & WIne |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Tulse Hill, Lambeth, SW2 2TJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Stanley Mini Market | Lambeth, SE24 0LT | Walking directions to Stanley Mini Market |
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.