Postcode SW9 9UR is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton North ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Acre Lane area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Acre Lane is £83,263 per year. The nearest station is Brixton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Max Roach Park.
Acre Lane has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,901 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Acre Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Acre Lane is £83,263 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 297 ft away from SW9 9UR.
Acre Lane near SW9 9UR 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Clapham North | Northern | Walking directions to Clapham North |
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Stockwell | Northern, Victoria | Walking directions to Stockwell |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Max Roach Park | Large | Walking directions to Max Roach Park |
| 0.4 mi | Slade Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Slade Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Coldharbour Lane Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Coldharbour Lane Open Space |
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 9UR.
In the SW9 9UR postcode area, located within Acre Lane, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW9 9UR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Lambeth, SW9 9FX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Presco Food & Wine | Romero Close, Lambeth, SW9 9TQ | Walking directions to Presco Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop Express | Lambeth, SW9 9SJ | Walking directions to One Stop Express |
| 0.2 mi | Julies Mini Mart | Moat Place, Lambeth, SW9 9QE | Walking directions to Julies Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Stockwell Convenience Store | 132 Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9HR | Walking directions to Stockwell Convenience Store |
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 9UR, 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 9UR records about 103 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SW9 9UR in Acre Lane 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 9UR, including Stockwell Primary School (Good), Lansdowne School (Good) and St Helen's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW9 9UR is Brixton in TfL zone 2, about 406 m away, serving the Southeastern and Victoria lines.
SW9 9UR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,901 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 9UR 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.