Postcode SW2 3ER is located in a major urban area, within the St Martin's ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton Hill West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brixton Hill West is £68,213 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,405 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Hill West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 64.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brixton Hill West is £68,213 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 131 ft away from SW2 3ER.
Brixton Hill West near SW2 3ER 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 1 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.5 mi | Hillside Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Gardens Park |
| 0.2 mi | Holmewood Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Holmewood Gardens |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) in St Martin's area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,325 up to £1,970,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,970,000 | £560 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £1,442,500 | £640 |
| Terraced | 17 | £620,000 | £640 |
| Flats | 55 | £435,000 | £623 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £442,250 | £1,170,000 | £480,000 |
| 2017 | £405,000 | £1,212,500 | £750,000 |
| 2018 | £392,500 | £705,000 | £482,000 |
| 2019 | £400,000 | £1,100,000 | £612,000 |
| 2020 | £427,500 | £1,240,000 | £1,010,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £1,067,500 | £613,000 |
| 2022 | £407,000 | £865,000 | £910,000 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £1,100,000 | £835,000 |
| 2024 | £385,000 | £1,250,000 | £813,250 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £1,450,000 | £661,000 |
| 2026 | £437,500 | £1,004,000 | £608,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £576 | £618 | £574 |
| 2017 | £597 | £652 | £567 |
| 2018 | £655 | £536 | £538 |
| 2019 | £616 | £435 | £535 |
| 2020 | £622 | £569 | £540 |
| 2021 | £596 | £617 | £547 |
| 2022 | £643 | £679 | £590 |
| 2023 | £653 | £638 | £647 |
| 2024 | £647 | £634 | £568 |
| 2025 | £628 | £595 | £646 |
| 2026 | £690 | £834 | £617 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3ER.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec 2025 | Flat 25, Kynaston House, Challice Way, London, SW2 3ER | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 6C, Christchurch Road, London, SW2 3EX | Flats | Leasehold | £342,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2025 | Flat 3, 4, Christchurch Road, London, SW2 3EX | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 63, Roupell Road, London, SW2 3EP | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 21, Holbrook House, Christchurch Road, London, SW2 3EU | Flats | Leasehold | £357,000 |
In the SW2 3ER postcode area, located within Brixton Hill West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 3ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 266-270 Brixton HIll, London, SW2 1HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 41 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TP | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 47A Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Airy Food & Wine | 21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DU | Walking directions to Airy Food & Wine |
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 3ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Georgina Kate Berriman
St Martin's - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Darryl Isaacs
St Martin's - Elected 7 May 2026
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 3ER records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SW2 3ER in Brixton Hill West is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 3ER, including The Orchard School (Outstanding), Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School (Good) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 3ER is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 873 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW2 3ER scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,405 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 3ER is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Georgina Kate Berriman (Labour Party) and Jeremy Darryl Isaacs (Green Party).