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SW9 8UE

Hillmead Drive

Brixton Windrush

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Detailed insights for SW9 8UE

Overview

Postcode SW9 8UE 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Max Roach Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
78.7%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Brixton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,564 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Brixton Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

78.7%

Approximately 78.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from SW9 8UE.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Brixton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW9 8UE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton
0.4 mi

2

Loughborough Junction

Thameslink

Walking directions to Loughborough Junction
0.6 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW9 8UE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMax Roach ParkLargeWalking directions to Max Roach Park
0.2 miWyck GardensMediumWalking directions to Wyck Gardens
0.1 miColdharbour Lane Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Coldharbour Lane Open Space

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
11,681.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
68.73(+156%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.55(-2%)
Drugs
12.13(+96%)
Theft from the person
10.33(+10%)
Public order
8.54(+26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
104
26.87%
Caribbean
76
19.64%
British
54
13.95%
Other White
49
12.66%
Other Black
24
6.2%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
43.77%
No qualifications
47
15.82%
Level 3 (A level)
43
14.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.42%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
91
66.91%
Other social rented
16
11.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.35%
Owns with a mortgage
8
5.88%
Owns outright
7
5.15%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Brixton Windrush

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£723
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£405K – £630K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £723 per square foot) in Brixton Windrush area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £1,475,000.

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 Windrush over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced8£1,037,500£708
Flats64£480,000£723

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton Windrush

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Windrush.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£535,000£1,110,000
2017£512,500£975,000
2018£500,000£1,179,850
2019£502,500£999,999
2020£500,000£935,000
2021£520,000£950,000
2022£500,000£840,000
2023£495,000£952,500
2024£502,500£860,000
2025£505,000£960,000
2026£464,000£1,075,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Windrush.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Windrush.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£790£702
2017£774£724
2018£743£731
2019£753£716
2020£737£762
2021£732£779
2022£721£703
2023£705£706
2024£718£711
2025£720£776
2026£723£805
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Windrush.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 8UE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 8UE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026Flat 3, 11, Moorland Road, London, SW9 8UAFlatsLeasehold£472,500
11 Dec 2025Flat 4, 11, Moorland Road, London, SW9 8UAFlatsLeasehold£435,000
28 Nov 2025Flat 1, 11, Moorland Road, London, SW9 8UAFlatsLeasehold£500,000
29 Sept 202511A, Moorland Road, London, SW9 8UAFlatsLeasehold£469,000
13 Apr 2026Flat 2, 340A, Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8QHFlatsLeasehold£605,000

Schools

In the SW9 8UE postcode area, located within Brixton Central, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW9 8UE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryHill Mead Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryArk Evelyn Grace AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryJessop Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW9 8UE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPayless Food & Wine324 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8QHWalking directions to Payless Food & Wine
0.2 miSierra Leone Groceries #13rd Avenue, Lambeth, SW9 8PRWalking directions to Sierra Leone Groceries #1
0.2 miKumasi Market27-29 3rd Avenue, London, SW9 8PRWalking directions to Kumasi Market
0.2 miMokola Market39 Atlantic Road, London, SW9 8JLWalking directions to Mokola Market
0.2 miLana SupermarketAtlantic Road, Lambeth, SW9 8JNWalking directions to Lana Supermarket

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

Local councillors

Carlotta Allum

Brixton Windrush - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Serafina Spicer

Brixton Windrush - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
WardBrixton WindrushE05014098
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brixton CentralE02000633
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 016CE01003052
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SW9 8UE

Is SW9 8UE (Brixton Central) safe?

The area around SW9 8UE records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8UE?

The median sale price around SW9 8UE in Brixton Central is £500,000 (about £723 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW9 8UE?

There are 20 schools close to SW9 8UE, including Hill Mead Primary School (Good), Ark Evelyn Grace Academy (Requires improvement) and Jessop Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW9 8UE?

The closest station to SW9 8UE is Brixton in TfL zone 2, about 501 m away, serving the Southeastern and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around SW9 8UE?

SW9 8UE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,564 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SW9 8UE is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Carlotta Allum (Green Party) and Serafina Spicer (Green Party).