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SW9 7TL

Rupert Gardens

Brixton North

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Detailed insights for SW9 7TL

Overview

Postcode SW9 7TL is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton North ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Loughborough Road area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Loughborough Road is £59,682 per year. The nearest station is Loughborough Junction, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Max Roach Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
60.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Loughborough Road has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,433 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Loughborough Road has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.4%

Approximately 60.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 63.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Loughborough Road is £59,682 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 241 ft away from SW9 7TL.

Flood risk

No risk

Loughborough Road near SW9 7TL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SW9 7TL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Loughborough Junction

Thameslink

Walking directions to Loughborough Junction
0.5 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton
0.7 mi

2

Denmark Hill

Overground, Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Denmark Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW9 7TL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMax Roach ParkLargeWalking directions to Max Roach Park
0.4 miMyatt's Fields ParkMediumWalking directions to Myatt's Fields Park
0.2 miWyck GardensMediumWalking directions to Wyck Gardens

Area Profile

Population
558
Population density
14,761.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
56.46(+110%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.77(+31%)
Drugs
10.45(+69%)
Public order
10.45(+55%)
Other theft
9.41(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
170
30.25%
British
97
17.26%
Caribbean
94
16.73%
Other
58
10.32%
Other Asian
29
5.16%
Total population: 562

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
33.18%
No qualifications
97
21.75%
Level 3 (A level)
75
16.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
12.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 446

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
81
38.21%
Other social rented
47
22.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
17.92%
Owns with a mortgage
20
9.43%
Owns outright
12
5.66%
Total households: 212

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 7TL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 7TL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202623, Rupert Gardens, London, SW9 7TLFlatsLeasehold£380,000
30 Jan 2026Flat 23, Elmore House, Loughborough Estate, London, SW9 7THFlatsLeasehold£370,000
28 Mar 202547, Elam Close, London, SE5 9BWFlatsLeasehold£200,000
27 Mar 20251, Styles Gardens, London, SW9 7URTerracedFreehold£585,000
29 Aug 202521, Styles Gardens, London, SW9 7UYFlatsLeasehold£340,000

Schools

In the SW9 7TL postcode area, located within Loughborough Road, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW9 7TL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLoughborough Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW9 7TL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-oneLoughborough Road, Lambeth, SW9 7LJWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miJJLoughborough Road, Lambeth, SW9 7ELWalking directions to JJ
0.2 miNisa Local188-192 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9QHWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miThe Latin Choice180 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9QHWalking directions to The Latin Choice
0.2 miSubhan Supermarket207 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RZWalking directions to Subhan Supermarket

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 7TL, 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

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
WardBrixton NorthE05014096
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Loughborough RoadE02000626
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 009BE01003048
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW9 7TL

Is SW9 7TL (Loughborough Road) safe?

The area around SW9 7TL records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near SW9 7TL?

The median sale price around SW9 7TL in Loughborough Road is £450,000 (about £704 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW9 7TL?

There are 20 schools close to SW9 7TL, including Loughborough Primary School (Good), St John's Angell Town Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Helen's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW9 7TL?

The closest station to SW9 7TL is Loughborough Junction in TfL zone 2, about 307 m away, serving the Thameslink line.

How deprived is the area around SW9 7TL?

SW9 7TL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,433 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW9 7TL (Loughborough Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SW9 7TL is Helen Hayes (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).