Postcode SW2 5LU is located in a major urban area, within the Clapham Park 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 107.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Hill West has a high crime rate, with approximately 107.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% 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.
The average income per household in Brixton Hill West is £68,213 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from SW2 5LU.
Brixton Hill West near SW2 5LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 1 mi | 2 | Clapham Common | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham Common |
| 1 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.2 mi | Windmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Windmill Gardens |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £510,500 (about £7,473 per square metre) in Clapham Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 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 | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £781,500 | £8,792 |
| Flats | 64 | £460,000 | £6,978 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £925,000 | £7,152 |
| Terraced | 17 | £825,000 | £8,010 |
10 year median price trend in Clapham Park
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 5LU.
In the SW2 5LU postcode area, located within Brixton Hill West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 5LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Phambra Food Store | Lyham Road, Lambeth, SW2 5QB | Walking directions to Phambra Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Hill Food & Wine | 208 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HE | Walking directions to Hill Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | New Mini Market | 20 New Park Road, London, SW2 4UN | Walking directions to New Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Airy Food & Wine | 21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DU | Walking directions to Airy Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 144 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1SD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for SW2 5LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 5LU records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around SW2 5LU in Brixton Hill West is £510,500 (about £7,473 per square metre) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 5LU, including Richard Atkins Primary School (Good), Maytree Nursery School (Outstanding) and Holmewood Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 5LU is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 1,390 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW2 5LU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,537 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 5LU is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.