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SW2 3LX

Maplestead Road

Brixton Rush Common

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Detailed insights for SW2 3LX

Overview

Postcode SW2 3LX 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 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 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Brixton Hill West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.8%

Approximately 29.8% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Brixton Hill West is £68,213 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 3LX.

Flood risk

No risk

Brixton Hill West near SW2 3LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 3LX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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
0.9 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 3LX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRush CommonLargeWalking directions to Rush Common
0.2 miRush CommonMediumWalking directions to Rush Common
0.5 miWindmill GardensSmallWalking directions to Windmill Gardens

Area Profile

Population
354
Population density
14,688.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.76(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.81(+7%)
Vehicle crime
12.7(+36%)
Drugs
8.3(+34%)
Robbery
5.86(+65%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
115
31.94%
Other White
57
15.83%
African
42
11.67%
Caribbean
30
8.33%
Irish
18
5%
Total population: 360

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
144
48.32%
No qualifications
43
14.43%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.04%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
30.53%
Other social rented
34
25.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20.61%
Owns outright
21
16.03%
Social rents from council
5
3.82%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Brixton Rush Common

Median price£523,250
Price per sq ft£649
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £726K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £523,250 (about £649 per square foot) in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brixton Rush Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,510,000£948
Terraced24£968,250£664
Semi-Detached7£875,000£639
Flats102£462,248£641

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton Rush Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£485,000£875,000£906,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£723£640£619
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brixton Rush Common in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 202578, Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2RPOtherFreehold£510,000
14 May 2025Flat 2, 80, Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2RPFlatsLeasehold£392,000
05 Dec 202546, Holmewood Gardens, London, SW2 3NATerracedFreehold£1,190,000
20 Feb 202652, Vibart Gardens, London, SW2 3RJTerracedFreehold£620,000
04 Jun 202515, Vibart Gardens, London, SW2 3RJTerracedFreehold£570,000

Schools

In the SW2 3LX postcode area, located within Brixton Hill West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 3LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryHolmewood Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.1 miPrimaryChrist Church, Streatham Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 3LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 3LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local266-270 Brixton HIll, London, SW2 1HPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miHill Food & Wine208 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HEWalking directions to Hill Food & Wine
0.2 miNew Mini Market20 New Park Road, London, SW2 4UNWalking directions to New Mini Market
0.2 miAiry Food & Wine21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DUWalking directions to Airy Food & Wine
0.3 miNeway Supermarket33-35 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DUWalking directions to Neway Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW2 3LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sacha Takyi-Berko

Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Viktor Westerdahl

Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Zvikomborero Chihoro

Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyClapham and Brixton HillE14001175
WardBrixton Rush CommonE05014097
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brixton Hill WestE02000638
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 021EE01003025
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 3LX

Is SW2 3LX (Brixton Hill West) safe?

The area around SW2 3LX 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.

What is the average house price near SW2 3LX?

The median sale price around SW2 3LX in Brixton Hill West is £523,250 (about £649 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 3LX?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 3LX, including Holmewood Nursery School (Outstanding), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 3LX?

The closest station to SW2 3LX is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 1,075 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW2 3LX?

SW2 3LX 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).

Who represents SW2 3LX (Brixton Hill West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW2 3LX 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).