Postcode SW2 5JP is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Acre Lane ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Acre Lane area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Acre Lane is £83,263 per year. The nearest station is Clapham North located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.
Acre Lane has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,377 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Acre Lane has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Acre Lane is £83,263 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from SW2 5JP.
Acre Lane near SW2 5JP 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 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 5JP postcode area, located within Acre Lane, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 5JP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | 71-73 Acre Lane, London, SW2 5TN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0 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 |
| 0.1 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.