Postcode SW2 2TX 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 moderate crime levels, with around 72.9 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill East has a high 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 284 ft away from SW2 2TX.
Brixton Hill East near SW2 2TX 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.5 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
| 0.5 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
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 2TX 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 2TX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 144 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1SD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Hill Food & Wine | 208 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HE | Walking directions to Hill Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | 104-106 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1AH | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.3 mi | Our Local | Brixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1QN | Walking directions to Our Local |
| 0.3 mi | New Mini Market | 20 New Park Road, London, SW2 4UN | Walking directions to New 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.