Postcode SW9 9PU is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton North ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brixton North is £60,747 per year. The nearest station is Stockwell, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Max Roach Park.
Brixton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,258 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 52.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brixton North is £60,747 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 55 ft away from SW9 9PU.
Brixton North near SW9 9PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stockwell located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Max Roach Park | Large | Walking directions to Max Roach Park |
| 0.2 mi | Slade Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Slade Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Dora Boatemah Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to Dora Boatemah Memorial Garden |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £7,728 per square metre) in Brixton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,015,000 | £— |
| Flats | 73 | £435,000 | £7,619 |
| Terraced | 4 | £875,000 | £8,418 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton North
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW9 9PU.
In the SW9 9PU postcode area, located within Brixton North, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 9PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Pay Less Food and Wine | Stockwell Road, Lambeth, SW9 9QE | Walking directions to Pay Less Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Stockwell Convenience Store | 132 Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9HR | Walking directions to Stockwell Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Valley Food & Wine | Stockwell Road, Lambeth, SW9 9PY | Walking directions to Valley Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Julies Mini Mart | Moat Place, Lambeth, SW9 9QE | Walking directions to Julies Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Oak Square, Lambeth, SW9 9JW | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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.
Elected local representatives for SW9 9PU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John-Paul Ennis
Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Nanda Manley-Browne
Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Samantha Dorney-Smith
Brixton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW9 9PU records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around SW9 9PU in Brixton North is £450,000 (about £7,728 per square metre) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW9 9PU, including Lansdowne School (Good), St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Stockwell Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW9 9PU is Stockwell in TfL zone 2, about 488 m away, serving the Northern and Victoria lines.
SW9 9PU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,258 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW9 9PU is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: John-Paul Ennis (Labour and Co-operative Party), Nanda Manley-Browne (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Samantha Dorney-Smith (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.