Postcode SW9 8QS is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Windrush ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 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.
Brixton Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,060 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.3% 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 per household in Brixton Central is £66,181 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 308 ft away from SW9 8QS.
Brixton Central near SW9 8QS 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 |
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wyck Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Wyck Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Coldharbour Lane Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Coldharbour Lane Open Space |
| 0.2 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 8QS 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 8QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Stanley Mini Market | Lambeth, SE24 0LT | Walking directions to Stanley Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Payless Food & Wine | 324 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8QH | Walking directions to Payless Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Lana Supermarket | Atlantic Road, Lambeth, SW9 8JN | Walking directions to Lana Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Sierra Leone Groceries #1 | 3rd Avenue, Lambeth, SW9 8PR | Walking directions to Sierra Leone Groceries #1 |
| 0.3 mi | Mokola Market | 39 Atlantic Road, London, SW9 8JL | Walking directions to Mokola 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.