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SW9 8DF

Bernays Grove

Brixton Acre Lane

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Detailed insights for SW9 8DF

Overview

Postcode SW9 8DF 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 360 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.8× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 per year. The nearest station is Brixton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest large park is Max Roach Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
360
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Brixton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Brixton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 360 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.5%

Approximately 41.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from SW9 8DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Brixton Central near SW9 8DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW9 8DF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW9 8DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMax Roach ParkLargeWalking directions to Max Roach Park
0.3 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk
0.3 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
7,617.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
123.75(+361%)
Violence and sexual offences
105(+238%)
Other theft
60(+425%)
Shoplifting
59.38(+494%)
Theft from the person
58.75(+526%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
102
35.17%
Caribbean
48
16.55%
African
42
14.48%
Other White
27
9.31%
Other Asian
17
5.86%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
58%
No qualifications
36
14.4%
Level 3 (A level)
24
9.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.2%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
35.21%
Other social rented
44
30.99%
Owns with a mortgage
17
11.97%
Social rents from council
15
10.56%
Shared ownership
7
4.93%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Brixton Acre Lane

Median price£585,000
Price per sq ft£751
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £840K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 (about £751 per square foot) in Brixton Acre Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £1,350,000.

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 Acre Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced40£980,000£732
Detached2£920,750£734
Semi-Detached3£905,000£776
Flats100£512,500£759

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton Acre Lane

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Acre Lane.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£540,000£820,000£860,000
2017£525,625£945,000£850,000
2018£500,000£855,000£790,000
2019£510,000£860,000£805,000
2020£515,500£973,000£935,000
2021£523,750£778,250£850,000
2022£542,205£1,000,000£965,000
2023£515,000£867,525£996,500
2024£510,000£1,075,000£982,500
2025£526,250£802,500£880,000
2026£500,000£960,000£949,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Acre Lane.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Acre Lane.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£730£694£703
2017£784£638£653
2018£809£691£645
2019£751£733£682
2020£754£807£740
2021£722£716
2022£752£798£738
2023£762£764£818
2024£745£675£702
2025£767£724£720
2026£709£776£698
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Acre Lane.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brixton Acre Lane in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 8DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 8DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 2025Flat 3, 10, Bernays Grove, London, SW9 8DFFlatsLeasehold£425,000
20 May 2025516, Brixton Road, London, SW9 8ENOtherLeasehold£75,000
27 Mar 2025Flat 29, Pavilion Mansions, 10, Brighton Terrace, London, SW9 8DGFlatsLeasehold£430,000
24 Apr 2026First Floor Flat, 45, Tunstall Road, London, SW9 8BZFlatsLeasehold£470,000
27 Feb 2026A, 23, Tunstall Road, London, SW9 8BZFlatsLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the SW9 8DF postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW9 8DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryStockwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableJUS EducationOther independent special school

N/A

0.4 miPrimarySt Helen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 8DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW9 8DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBrixton Town Store500 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8EQWalking directions to Brixton Town Store
0.1 miIceland441-447 Brixton Road, London, SW9 8HEWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miBrixton Foods9 Electric Avenue, London, SW9 8JYWalking directions to Brixton Foods
0.1 miK-M Quality Food & MeatElectric Avenue, Lambeth, SW9 8JXWalking directions to K-M Quality Food & Meat
0.1 miQuick Stop Food & WineLambeth, SW2 5SQWalking directions to Quick Stop Food & Wine

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 8DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David John Bridson

Brixton Acre Lane - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Michael Chessum

Brixton Acre Lane - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Natalie Denise Kane

Brixton Acre Lane - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyClapham and Brixton HillE14001175
WardBrixton Acre LaneE05014095
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brixton CentralE02000633
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 016DE01003055
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW9 8DF

Is SW9 8DF (Brixton Central) safe?

The area around SW9 8DF records about 360 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 8DF?

The median sale price around SW9 8DF in Brixton Central is £585,000 (about £751 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW9 8DF?

There are 20 schools close to SW9 8DF, including Stockwell Primary School (Good), JUS Education and St Helen's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW9 8DF?

The closest station to SW9 8DF is Brixton in TfL zone 2, about 191 m away, serving the Southeastern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW9 8DF?

SW9 8DF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,374 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW9 8DF (Brixton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW9 8DF is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David John Bridson (Labour Party), Michael Chessum (Green Party) and Natalie Denise Kane (Green Party).