Postcode SW9 8BS 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 515.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brixton Central is £57,300 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is Max Roach Park.
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 515.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.1% 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 of residents in Brixton Central is £57,300 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 162 ft away from SW9 8BS.
Brixton Central near SW9 8BS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.6 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £552,500 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 | 1 | £999,000 |
| Flats | 130 | £502,475 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £905,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £865,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Acre Lane
In the SW9 8BS postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 8BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Food | 446-450 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8ED | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.1 mi | Brixton Town Store | 500 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8EQ | Walking directions to Brixton Town Store |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 441-447 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8HE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Brixton Road, Lambeth, SW9 8HE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | K-M Quality Food & Meat | Electric Avenue, Lambeth, SW9 8JX | Walking directions to K-M Quality Food & Meat |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.