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SW9 1HD

Brixton North

Lambeth

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Detailed insights for SW9 1HD

Overview

Postcode SW9 1HD is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton North ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton North area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brixton North is £60,747 per year. The nearest station is Brixton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Max Roach Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Brixton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,961 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Brixton North has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45%

Approximately 45.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 52.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Brixton North is £60,747 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from SW9 1HD.

Flood risk

N/A

Brixton North near SW9 1HD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SW9 1HD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton
0.5 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell
0.5 mi

2

Loughborough Junction

Thameslink

Walking directions to Loughborough Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW9 1HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMax Roach ParkLargeWalking directions to Max Roach Park
0.4 miWyck GardensMediumWalking directions to Wyck Gardens
0.5 miEythorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Eythorne Park

Area Profile

Population
470
Population density
26,553.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
40.16(+50%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.86(-36%)
Other theft
5.42(-53%)
Theft from the person
4.51(-52%)
Burglary
4.06(-26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
105
22.25%
British
100
21.19%
African
63
13.35%
Caribbean
38
8.05%
Other
35
7.42%
Total population: 472

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
176
41.31%
No qualifications
102
23.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
10.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
9.62%
Level 3 (A level)
40
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 426

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
57
35.62%
Owns with a mortgage
46
28.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
21.25%
Social rents from council
15
9.38%
Owns outright
7
4.38%
Total households: 160

Property prices in Brixton North

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£704
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £587K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £704 per square foot) in Brixton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £126,000 up to £1,128,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,015,000£—
Terraced3£950,000£851
Flats75£435,000£692

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£435,000£731,173
2017£413,750£875,000
2018£440,000£823,000
2019£412,500£927,500
2020£500,000£875,000
2021£450,000£1,000,000
2022£460,000£1,050,000
2023£450,000£917,245
2024£443,500£1,110,000
2025£435,000£880,000
2026£467,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton North.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£764£564
2017£675£699
2018£594£638
2019£634£735
2020£774£632
2021£726£739
2022£705£722
2023£670£737
2024£697£730
2025£728£654
2026£673
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 1HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 1HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 20257, George Mews, London, SW9 7ABFlatsLeasehold£505,000
23 May 20252, George Mews, London, SW9 7ABFlatsLeasehold£431,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 25, Fitzgerald House, Stockwell Park Road, London, SW9 0UGFlatsLeasehold£346,250
07 Apr 2025Flat 57, Fitzgerald House, Stockwell Park Road, London, SW9 0UGFlatsLeasehold£300,000
01 Aug 2025Flat 24, 10, Wynne Road, London, SW9 0BBFlatsLeasehold£316,007

Schools

In the SW9 1HD postcode area, located within Brixton North, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW9 1HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt John's Angell Town Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryStockwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 1HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW9 1HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express330 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miHaynuf288 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AGWalking directions to Haynuf
0.1 miLow Cost Food & Wine274-280 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AGWalking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine
0.2 miCo-op FoodLambeth, SW9 9FXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miJulies Mini MartMoat Place, Lambeth, SW9 9QEWalking directions to Julies Mini Mart

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 SW9 1HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John-Paul Ennis

Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Nanda Manley-Browne

Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Samantha Dorney-Smith

Brixton North - 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 NorthE05014096
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brixton NorthE02000628
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 011DE01003059
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2025-05-01

Frequently asked questions about SW9 1HD

Is SW9 1HD (Brixton North) safe?

The area around SW9 1HD records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near SW9 1HD?

The median sale price around SW9 1HD in Brixton North is £450,000 (about £704 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW9 1HD?

There are 20 schools close to SW9 1HD, including St Helen's Catholic Primary School (Good), St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School (Good) and Stockwell Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW9 1HD?

The closest station to SW9 1HD is Brixton in TfL zone 2, about 600 m away, serving the Southeastern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW9 1HD?

SW9 1HD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,961 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW9 1HD (Brixton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW9 1HD is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: John-Paul Ennis (Labour and Co-operative Party), Nanda Manley-Browne (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Samantha Dorney-Smith (Green Party).