Postcode SW2 5BH 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 Hill East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brixton Hill East is £80,413 per year. The nearest station is Clapham North, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,151 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Hill East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 5BH.
Brixton Hill East near SW2 5BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clapham North located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Clapham Common | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 (about £751 per square foot) in Brixton Acre Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £1,350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 40 | £980,000 | £732 |
| Detached | 2 | £920,750 | £734 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £905,000 | £776 |
| Flats | 100 | £512,500 | £759 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £540,000 | £820,000 | £860,000 |
| 2017 | £525,625 | £945,000 | £850,000 |
| 2018 | £500,000 | £855,000 | £790,000 |
| 2019 | £510,000 | £860,000 | £805,000 |
| 2020 | £515,500 | £973,000 | £935,000 |
| 2021 | £523,750 | £778,250 | £850,000 |
| 2022 | £542,205 | £1,000,000 | £965,000 |
| 2023 | £515,000 | £867,525 | £996,500 |
| 2024 | £510,000 | £1,075,000 | £982,500 |
| 2025 | £526,250 | £802,500 | £880,000 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | £960,000 | £949,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £730 | £694 | £703 |
| 2017 | £784 | £638 | £653 |
| 2018 | £809 | £691 | £645 |
| 2019 | £751 | £733 | £682 |
| 2020 | £754 | £807 | £740 |
| 2021 | £722 | — | £716 |
| 2022 | £752 | £798 | £738 |
| 2023 | £762 | £764 | £818 |
| 2024 | £745 | £675 | £702 |
| 2025 | £767 | £724 | £720 |
| 2026 | £709 | £776 | £698 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 5BH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | 60, Lambert Road, London, SW2 5BH | Flats | Leasehold | £730,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 79, Lambert Road, London, SW2 5BB | Flats | Leasehold | £770,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Flat B, 38, Lambert Road, London, SW2 5BE | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 36C, Lambert Road, London, SW2 5BE | Flats | Leasehold | £642,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 14, Glanville Road, London, SW2 5DE | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 |
In the SW2 5BH postcode area, located within Brixton Hill East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 5BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 17-20 Prague Place, London, SW2 5ED | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 71-73 Acre Lane, London, SW2 5TN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Our Local | Brixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1QN | Walking directions to Our Local |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 104-106 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1AH | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 76 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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 5BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David John Bridson
Brixton Acre Lane - Elected 7 May 2026
Michael Chessum
Brixton Acre Lane - Elected 7 May 2026
Natalie Denise Kane
Brixton Acre Lane - Elected 7 May 2026
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 5BH records about 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.
The median sale price around SW2 5BH in Brixton Hill East is £585,000 (about £751 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 5BH, including Sudbourne Primary School (Good), Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and Harris Clapham Sixth Form. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 5BH is Clapham North in TfL zone 2, about 1,053 m away, serving the Northern line.
SW2 5BH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,151 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 5BH is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David John Bridson (Labour Party), Michael Chessum (Green Party) and Natalie Denise Kane (Green Party).