Postcode SW2 5XF is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Acre Lane ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton Hill West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brixton Hill West is £68,213 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill West has a very 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 102.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 5XF.
Brixton Hill West near SW2 5XF 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Clapham Common | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham Common |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.9 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.1 mi | Windmill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Windmill Gardens |
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 5XF 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 5XF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Phambra Food Store | Lyham Road, Lambeth, SW2 5QB | Walking directions to Phambra Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 144 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1SD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Hill Food & Wine | 208 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HE | Walking directions to Hill Food & Wine |
| 0.2 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 |
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.