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SW9 7BW

Brixton Road

Brixton North

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Detailed insights for SW9 7BW

Overview

Postcode SW9 7BW 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 average crime levels, with around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Max Roach Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.7%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Brixton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,144 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Brixton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.7%

Approximately 33.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from SW9 7BW.

Flood risk

No risk

Brixton North near SW9 7BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW9 7BW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton
0.5 mi

2

Loughborough Junction

Thameslink

Walking directions to Loughborough Junction
0.6 mi

2

Stockwell

Northern, Victoria

Walking directions to Stockwell

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW9 7BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMax Roach ParkLargeWalking directions to Max Roach Park
0.4 miWyck GardensMediumWalking directions to Wyck Gardens
0.3 miSlade GardensSmallWalking directions to Slade Gardens

Area Profile

Population
443
Population density
18,081.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.94(-3%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.17(-22%)
Other theft
9.43(-17%)
Shoplifting
5.31(-47%)
Burglary
4.72(-14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
160
35.87%
Other White
66
14.8%
African
50
11.21%
Other
41
9.19%
Caribbean
33
7.4%
Total population: 446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
222
58.27%
Level 3 (A level)
58
15.22%
No qualifications
38
9.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
7.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
4.72%
Total 16+ residents: 381

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
27.64%
Other social rented
55
27.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
18.09%
Owns outright
19
9.55%
Shared ownership
18
9.05%
Total households: 199

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 7BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 7BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jun 2026Flat 12, 4, Stockwell Park Walk, London, SW9 0FFFlatsLeasehold£450,000
07 May 2026Flat 4, 4, Stockwell Park Walk, London, SW9 0FFFlatsLeasehold£500,000
02 Mar 2026Flat 20, 4, Stockwell Park Walk, London, SW9 0FFFlatsLeasehold£397,500
23 Jan 2026Flat 25, 4, Stockwell Park Walk, London, SW9 0FFFlatsLeasehold£403,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 30, 4, Stockwell Park Walk, London, SW9 0FFFlatsLeasehold£405,000

Schools

In the SW9 7BW postcode area, located within Brixton North, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW9 7BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryStockwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableLansdowne SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 7BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW9 7BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCrackerjack Food And Wine394 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AWWalking directions to Crackerjack Food And Wine
0.1 miOne Stop ExpressLambeth, SW9 9SJWalking directions to One Stop Express
0.1 miTesco Express330 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miCo-op FoodLambeth, SW9 9FXWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSainsbury's Local379 Brixton Road, Brixton, London, SW9 7DEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 7BW, 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 011EE01003060
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2015-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SW9 7BW

Is SW9 7BW (Brixton North) safe?

The area around SW9 7BW records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7BW?

The median sale price around SW9 7BW 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 7BW?

There are 20 schools close to SW9 7BW, including St Helen's Catholic Primary School (Good), Stockwell Primary School (Good) and Lansdowne School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW9 7BW?

The closest station to SW9 7BW is Brixton in TfL zone 2, about 360 m away, serving the Southeastern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW9 7BW?

SW9 7BW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,144 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW9 7BW (Brixton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW9 7BW 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).