Postcode SW2 5RA 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 113.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Acre Lane is £78,200 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.4 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,169 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Acre Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 113.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.2% 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 of residents in Acre Lane is £78,200 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from SW2 5RA.
Acre Lane near SW2 5RA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.5 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 170 recent sales, the median property price is £552,500 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 | 130 | £502,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £905,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £865,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Acre Lane
In the SW2 5RA 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 5RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Lidl | 71-73 Acre Lane, London, SW2 5TN | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.