Postcode SW9 8BH is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton North 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 133.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Acre Lane is £78,200 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.0 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Max Roach Park.
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 133.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.5% 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 of residents in Acre Lane is £78,200 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from SW9 8BH.
Acre Lane near SW9 8BH 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 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Max Roach Park | Large | Walking directions to Max Roach Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
| 0.5 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 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 | 65 | £435,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £925,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £880,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton North
In the SW9 8BH 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 8BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M&S Food | 446-450 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8ED | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0 mi | On The Go | Brixton Road, Lambeth, SW9 7QR | Walking directions to On The Go |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Brixton Road, Lambeth, SW9 7DE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Brixton Road, Lambeth, SW9 8HE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Precious & Isy General Store | Brixton Station Road, Lambeth, SW9 8PE | Walking directions to Precious & Isy General Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.