Postcode SW4 8EH 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.7 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 Clapham Common located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,937 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Hill West has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.2% 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 SW4 8EH.
Brixton Hill West near SW4 8EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clapham Common located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Clapham Common | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham Common |
| 0.8 mi | 2,3 | Clapham South | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham South |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.4 mi | Rush Common | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.4 mi | Agnes Riley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Agnes Riley Gardens |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £565,000 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 | 105 | £499,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £905,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £840,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Acre Lane
In the SW4 8EH postcode area, located within Brixton Hill West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW4 8EH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 17-20 Prague Place, London, SW2 5ED | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Phambra Food Store | Lyham Road, Lambeth, SW2 5QB | Walking directions to Phambra Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 2 Mullins Place, London, SW4 8EU | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | New Mini Market | 20 New Park Road, London, SW2 4UN | Walking directions to New Mini Market |
| 0.3 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.