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SW2 5UG

Acre Lane

Brixton Acre Lane

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Overview

Postcode SW2 5UG is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Acre Lane ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Clapham Common North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clapham Common North is £71,040 per year. The nearest station is Clapham North, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Windmill Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
63.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Clapham Common North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,675 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Clapham Common North has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63.7%

Approximately 63.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Clapham Common North is £71,040 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from SW2 5UG.

Flood risk

No risk

Clapham Common North near SW2 5UG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Clapham North located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 5UG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Clapham North

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham North
0.4 mi

2

Clapham High Street

Overground

Walking directions to Clapham High Street
0.4 mi

2

Clapham Common

Northern

Walking directions to Clapham Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 5UG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWindmill GardensSmallWalking directions to Windmill Gardens
0.4 miTrinity GardensSmallWalking directions to Trinity Gardens

Area Profile

Population
395
Population density
15,490.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
62.17(+131%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.7(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.21(+44%)
Vehicle crime
7.04(-25%)
Other theft
7.04(-38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
146
36.87%
African
55
13.89%
Caribbean
47
11.87%
Other White
45
11.36%
Other
22
5.56%
Total population: 396

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
48.33%
Level 3 (A level)
47
14.29%
No qualifications
46
13.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 329

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
90
49.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
16.48%
Other social rented
26
14.29%
Owns with a mortgage
18
9.89%
Owns outright
15
8.24%
Total households: 182

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 5UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 5UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202519, Ashmere Grove, London, SW2 5UHTerracedFreehold£840,000
08 Jul 20253, Ashmere Grove, London, SW2 5UHTerracedFreehold£970,000
31 Mar 2025Flat C, 1, Ashmere Grove, London, SW2 5UHFlatsLeasehold£400,000
07 Nov 2025129B, Bedford Road, London, SW4 7RAFlatsLeasehold£289,000
31 Oct 2025101, Bedford Road, London, SW4 7RAOtherFreehold£2,300,000

Schools

In the SW2 5UG postcode area, located within Clapham Common North, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 5UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryTriangle Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.2 mi16 plusHarris Clapham Sixth FormFree schools 16 to 19

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryKings Avenue SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 5UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSairam TK ExpressLambeth, SW4 7EZWalking directions to Sairam TK Express
0.1 miJey's OffieLambeth, SW4 7ETWalking directions to Jey's Offie
0.1 mimy localSimkins Close, Lambeth, SW2 5ULWalking directions to my local
0.1 miAbsar Food ExpressBranksome Road, Lambeth, SW2 5UTWalking directions to Absar Food Express
0.1 miB.K. EnterprisesAcre Lane, Lambeth, SW2 5UTWalking directions to B.K. Enterprises

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 5UG, 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)Clapham Common NorthE02000634
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 017DE01003057
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 5UG

Is SW2 5UG (Clapham Common North) safe?

The area around SW2 5UG records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near SW2 5UG?

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

What schools are near SW2 5UG?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 5UG, including Triangle Nursery School (Outstanding), Harris Clapham Sixth Form and Kings Avenue School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 5UG?

The closest station to SW2 5UG is Clapham North in TfL zone 2, about 560 m away, serving the Northern line.

How deprived is the area around SW2 5UG?

SW2 5UG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,675 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 5UG (Clapham Common North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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