Postcode SW9 8EU is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Windrush ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 192.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park is £64,500 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, closest large park is Max Roach Park.
Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,442 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 192.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park is £64,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 23 ft away from SW9 8EU.
Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park near SW9 8EU 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 |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| 0.8 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Max Roach Park | Large | Walking directions to Max Roach Park |
| 0.5 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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 in Brixton Windrush area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 52 | £465,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £935,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £950,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Windrush
In the SW9 8EU postcode area, located within Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 8EU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sierra Leone Groceries #1 | 3rd Avenue, Lambeth, SW9 8PR | Walking directions to Sierra Leone Groceries #1 |
| 0.1 mi | Kumasi Market | 27-29 3rd Avenue, London, SW9 8PR | Walking directions to Kumasi Market |
| 0.1 mi | Mokola Market | 39 Atlantic Road, London, SW9 8JL | Walking directions to Mokola Market |
| 0.1 mi | Payless Food & Wine | 324 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8QH | Walking directions to Payless Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Brixton Supermarket | 36 Atlantic Road, London, SW9 8JW | Walking directions to Brixton Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.