Postcode SW9 8QF 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 low crime levels, with around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park is £77,812 per year. The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wyck Gardens.
Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,464 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.7% 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 per household in Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park is £77,812 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW9 8QF.
Poets' Corner & Brockwell Park near SW9 8QF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Loughborough Junction | Thameslink | Walking directions to Loughborough Junction |
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wyck Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Wyck Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Coldharbour Lane Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Coldharbour Lane Open Space |
| 0.1 mi | Loughborough Park | Small | Walking directions to Loughborough Park |
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 | 55 | £469,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £935,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £955,000 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Windrush
In the SW9 8QF 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 8QF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Payless Food & Wine | 324 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8QH | Walking directions to Payless Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Stanley Mini Market | Lambeth, SE24 0LT | Walking directions to Stanley Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Sierra Leone Groceries #1 | 3rd Avenue, Lambeth, SW9 8PR | Walking directions to Sierra Leone Groceries #1 |
| 0.3 mi | Lana Supermarket | Atlantic Road, Lambeth, SW9 8JN | Walking directions to Lana Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Kumasi Market | 27-29 3rd Avenue, London, SW9 8PR | Walking directions to Kumasi Market |
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.