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SW2 5QR

Ballater Road

Brixton Acre Lane

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Detailed insights for SW2 5QR

Overview

Postcode SW2 5QR 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Acre Lane is £83,263 per year. The nearest station is Clapham North, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rush Common Woodland Walk.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
27.9%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Acre Lane has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,920 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Acre Lane has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.9%

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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Acre Lane is £83,263 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 5QR.

Flood risk

No risk

Acre Lane near SW2 5QR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Clapham North located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 5QR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North
0.4 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton
0.5 mi

2

Clapham High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Clapham High Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 5QR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk
0.4 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk
0.4 miSt. Matthew's Church GardensSmallWalking directions to St. Matthew's Church Gardens

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
24,160.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
41.88(+56%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.24(-16%)
Other theft
8.58(-25%)
Drugs
6.56(+6%)
Public order
6.05(-11%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
52.71%
Other White
43
12.95%
African
33
9.94%
Caribbean
25
7.53%
Irish
10
3.01%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
206
72.03%
No qualifications
36
12.59%
Level 3 (A level)
22
7.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
10
3.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
2.8%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
41.43%
Other social rented
37
26.43%
Owns with a mortgage
28
20%
Owns outright
12
8.57%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.14%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Brixton Acre Lane

Median price£585,000
Price per sq ft£751
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £840K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brixton Acre Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced40£980,000£732
Detached2£920,750£734
Semi-Detached3£905,000£776
Flats100£512,500£759

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton Acre Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Acre Lane.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Acre Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Acre Lane.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Acre Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brixton Acre Lane in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 5QR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 5QR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Mar 20266, Ballater Road, London, SW2 5QRTerracedFreehold£965,000
08 Sept 2025Flat A, 12, Ballater Road, London, SW2 5QRFlatsLeasehold£439,000
19 Sept 2025Flat 1, 51, Corrance Road, London, SW2 5RDFlatsLeasehold£680,000
21 Mar 202517, Corrance Road, London, SW2 5RDTerracedFreehold£907,500
14 Mar 202543A, Corrance Road, London, SW2 5RDFlatsLeasehold£510,000

Schools

In the SW2 5QR postcode area, located within Acre Lane, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 5QR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableJUS EducationOther independent special school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryCorpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 mi16 plusHarris Clapham Sixth FormFree schools 16 to 19

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 5QR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 5QR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miQuick Check119;121A Ferndale Road, London, SW4 7RLWalking directions to Quick Check
0.1 miFood Stores - West Indian Continental29 Santley Street, London, SW4 7QFWalking directions to Food Stores - West Indian Continental
0.1 miB.K. EnterprisesAcre Lane, Lambeth, SW2 5UTWalking directions to B.K. Enterprises
0.1 miAbsar Food ExpressBranksome Road, Lambeth, SW2 5UTWalking directions to Absar Food Express
0.1 miCostcutterLambeth, SW2 5TUWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW2 5QR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David John Bridson

Brixton Acre Lane - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Michael Chessum

Brixton Acre Lane - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Natalie Denise Kane

Brixton Acre Lane - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyClapham and Brixton HillE14001175
WardBrixton Acre LaneE05014095
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Acre LaneE02000632
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 015EE01003058
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 5QR

Is SW2 5QR (Acre Lane) safe?

The area around SW2 5QR records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SW2 5QR?

The median sale price around SW2 5QR in Acre Lane is £585,000 (about £751 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 5QR?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 5QR, including JUS Education, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School and Harris Clapham Sixth Form. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 5QR?

The closest station to SW2 5QR is Clapham North in TfL zone 2, about 569 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW2 5QR?

SW2 5QR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,920 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 5QR (Acre Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW2 5QR 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).