Postcode SW9 8AH is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Acre Lane ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Acre Lane area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Acre Lane is £83,263 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Rush Common Woodland Walk.
Acre Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,901 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Acre Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Acre Lane is £83,263 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 90 ft away from SW9 8AH.
Acre Lane near SW9 8AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Clapham High Street | Overground | Walking directions to Clapham High Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
| 0.4 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
| 0.3 mi | St. Matthew's Church Gardens | Small | Walking directions to St. Matthew's Church Gardens |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 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 | 99 | £518,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £905,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £840,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Acre Lane
In the SW9 8AH postcode area, located within Acre Lane, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 8AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Quick Check | 119;121A Ferndale Road, London, SW4 7RL | Walking directions to Quick Check |
| 0.2 mi | Quick Stop Food & Wine | Lambeth, SW2 5SQ | Walking directions to Quick Stop Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | 446-450 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8ED | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.2 mi | Brixton Town Store | 500 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8EQ | Walking directions to Brixton Town Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London, SW2 5RS | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.