Postcode SW2 5HN 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 187.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brixton Hill East is £71,300 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,382 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Hill East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 187.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 23.4% 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 of residents in Brixton Hill East is £71,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 5HN.
Brixton Hill East near SW2 5HN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Clapham High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Clapham High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £571,000 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 | 1 | £999,000 |
| Flats | 129 | £510,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £905,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £875,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Acre Lane
In the SW2 5HN 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 5HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kwik-Stop Food & Wine | Brixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1QW | Walking directions to Kwik-Stop Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 76 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 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 | 104-106 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1AH | Walking directions to Nisa |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.