Postcode SW9 7LY 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brixton North is £60,747 per year. The nearest station is Loughborough Junction located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Max Roach Park.
Brixton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,629 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 96.4% 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.
The average income per household in Brixton North is £60,747 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW9 7LY.
Brixton North near SW9 7LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Loughborough Junction located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Max Roach Park | Large | Walking directions to Max Roach Park |
| 0.4 mi | Myatt's Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Myatt's Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Wyck Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Wyck Gardens |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Brixton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 66 | £433,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £880,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton North
In the SW9 7LY postcode area, located within Brixton North, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 7LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Haynuf | 288 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AG | Walking directions to Haynuf |
| 0.2 mi | Low Cost Food & Wine | 274-280 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AG | Walking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 330 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Brixton Road, London, SW9 6LJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Loughborough Road, Lambeth, SW9 7LJ | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.