Postcode SW2 3LP is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Rush Common area of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton Hill West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brixton Hill West is £68,213 per year. The median sale price in Brixton Rush Common is £540,000 (around £649 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £388,750 and £755,650. The nearest station is Streatham Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,729 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Hill West has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.3% 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 206 ft away from SW2 3LP.
Brixton Hill West near SW2 3LP 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 |
| 0.9 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 1 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0 mi | Rush Common | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.4 mi | Windmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Windmill Gardens |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (about £649 per square foot) in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,510,000 | £948 |
| Terraced | 30 | £940,000 | £663 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £860,000 | £640 |
| Flats | 91 | £453,000 | £645 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £418,750 | £775,000 | £780,000 |
| 2017 | £455,000 | £715,000 | £825,000 |
| 2018 | £442,778 | £812,500 | £920,000 |
| 2019 | £437,500 | £745,250 | £845,000 |
| 2020 | £476,250 | £755,000 | £850,000 |
| 2021 | £476,000 | £787,500 | £955,000 |
| 2022 | £440,000 | £907,500 | £950,000 |
| 2023 | £410,000 | £1,085,000 | £1,000,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £682,000 | £1,006,500 |
| 2025 | £457,500 | £922,500 | £950,000 |
| 2026 | £482,500 | £875,000 | £828,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £641 | £800 | £651 |
| 2017 | £695 | £702 | £676 |
| 2018 | £623 | £698 | £638 |
| 2019 | £624 | £679 | £614 |
| 2020 | £645 | £727 | £676 |
| 2021 | £709 | £740 | £642 |
| 2022 | £622 | £752 | £737 |
| 2023 | £697 | £667 | £724 |
| 2024 | £668 | £774 | £668 |
| 2025 | £640 | £683 | £655 |
| 2026 | £665 | £640 | £619 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3LP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | Flat 16, Outwood House, Deepdene Gardens, London, SW2 3LP | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Flat 6, Tilford House, Holmewood Gardens, London, SW2 3SA | Flats | Leasehold | £305,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Flat 24, Tilford House, Holmewood Gardens, London, SW2 3SA | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Flat 11, Dunsfold House, Deepdene Gardens, London, SW2 3LW | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 09 Apr 2026 | 208, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HE | Other | Freehold | £905,000 |
In the SW2 3LP postcode area, located within Brixton Hill West, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nursery | Holmewood Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Dec 2014. | |
Holmewood Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Dec 2014
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Richard Atkins Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Mar 2012. | |
Richard Atkins Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Mar 2012
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW2 3LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hill Food & Wine | 208 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HE | Walking directions to Hill Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | New Mini Market | 20 New Park Road, London, SW2 4UN | Walking directions to New Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Airy Food & Wine | 21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DU | Walking directions to Airy Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 266-270 Brixton HIll, London, SW2 1HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Neway Supermarket | 33-35 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DU | Walking directions to Neway Supermarket |
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 3LP, 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 3LP records about 71 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SW2 3LP in Brixton Rush Common is £540,000 (about £649 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 3LP, including Holmewood Nursery School (Outstanding), Richard Atkins Primary School (Good) and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW2 3LP is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 1,185 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW2 3LP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,729 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 3LP 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).