Postcode SW2 5AB is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Acre Lane ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 244.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,385 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 244.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 5AB.
Brixton Central near SW2 5AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Clapham High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Clapham High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 in Brixton Acre Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,350,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £1,069,500 |
| Flats | 99 | £518,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £905,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £840,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Acre Lane
In the SW2 5AB postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 5AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 71-73 Acre Lane, London, SW2 5TN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Lambeth, SW2 5TU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.1 mi | B.K. Enterprises | Acre Lane, Lambeth, SW2 5UT | Walking directions to B.K. Enterprises |
| 0.1 mi | Absar Food Express | Branksome Road, Lambeth, SW2 5UT | Walking directions to Absar Food Express |
| 0.2 mi | my local | Simkins Close, Lambeth, SW2 5UL | Walking directions to my local |
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.