Postcode SW9 8AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Acre Lane ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 390.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Rush Common Woodland Walk.
Brixton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 390.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 56.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 294 ft away from SW9 8AZ.
Brixton Central near SW9 8AZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| 0.6 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Coldharbour Lane Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Coldharbour Lane Open Space |
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 8AZ postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 8AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Quick Stop Food & Wine | Lambeth, SW2 5SQ | Walking directions to Quick Stop Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Brixton Town Store | 500 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8EQ | Walking directions to Brixton Town Store |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | 446-450 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8ED | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London, SW2 5RS | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 441-447 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8HE | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.