Brixton, SW2 & SW9, is bordered by Dulwich Village, Herne Hill & Brixton. There was a small settlement on Brixton Hill in Medieval times. It expanded after Vauxhall Bridge opened in 1816 and expanded greatly after the coming of the railway. Famous residents include Van Gogh. Max Wall, David Bowie, Mick Jones and Paul Simenon (from the Clash( were all born in Brixton.

Range of property periods
Victorian Edwardian Prewar Postwar
* Beckwith Road Pullman Court *

It is well served with:
Bars: From traditional pubs to modern bars and clubs more info
Restaurants: Several international cuisines on offer more info
Shops: Atlantic Road, Brixton Road and Covered Market

Other info:
Council: Lambeth
Buses: Several buses connect to central London
Rail: Brixton (Zone *) & Loughborough Junction
Tube: Brixton (Jubilee) Stockwell (Northern & Jubilee)

The most sought after roads are Brixton Water Lane, Josephine’s Road & Stockwell Park Road. The leading local independent estate agent is:
Oliver Burn
362 Clapham Road
SW9 9AR
T: 020 7622 1121
www.oliverburn.com

Here is our selection of the best roads in which to let or buy. Please contact the above agent for full details of properties on the market in a particular road.

Acre Lane Map link

Architecture: C19 houses including 3 storey terraces (49-62)
medium sized villas (53-57) and cottages, (202-216)
History:
Buses: 35, 37
Rail: Brixton
Tube: Brixton (Jubilee)
Shops, bars etc: Acre Lane
Busy road leading to Clapham

Brixton Road Map link

Architecture: Georgian & later.
C18 terrace near Groveway on the west side.
Nos 91 - 137 are 1820s.
History: Originally the River Effra flowed along here.
Now covered over.
Buses: 2, 3, 68, 196
Rail: Brixton
Tube: Brixton (Jubilee)
Shops, bars etc: Brixton Road

Brixton Water Lane Map link

Architecture: C19
History: Formerly Watery Lane.
A tributary of the Effra ran along the east side.
Buses: 2, 3, 37, 68, 196
Rail: Brixton
Tube: Brixton (Jubilee)
Shops, bars etc: Brixton Hill

Effra Road Map link

Architecture: 45-47 are listed
History: Built in 1810 on land that was part of Effra Farm.
Buses: 3, 37
Rail: Brixton
Tube: Brixton (Jubilee)
Shops, bars etc: Brixton Hill

Foxley Road Map link

Architecture: C19 terraces
History: Originally part of Holland Town development (named after local
landowner Lord Holland.)
Rail: Brixton
Tube: Oval (Northern)
Shops, bars etc:

Josephine Avenue Map link

Architecture: C19 villas.
History:
Buses: 2, 37, 68. 196
Rail: Brixton Hill
Tube: Brixton (Jubilee)
Shops, bars etc: Brixton

Popular road off Brixton Hill. Arts events

St John’s Crescent Map link

Architecture: C19 villas.
History: Part of the Angell Town Estate. Benedict
Angell gave the land for St John’s to be built in 1853.
Buses: *****
Rail: Brixton
Tube: Brixton (Jubilee)
Shops, bars etc: Brixton Road
Located opposite an open space (Max Roach Park).

St Matthews Road Map link

Architecture: Mixed
History: 1-5 are 1825-7 with Greek Doric doorways.
Buses: 2, 3, 37, 68, 196
Rail: Brixton
Tube: Brixton (Jubilee)
Shops, bars etc: Brixton Hill

Stockwell Park Road Map link

Architecture: Victorian
History: Crosses the site of Stockwell Park which
belonged to the manor of Stockwell. Manor house
was at Stockwell Green. Developed mid C19.
Buses: 2, 68, 468
Rail: Brixton
Tube: Stockwell
Shops, bars etc: Brixton Road
Busy with traffic. Good transport links.

Trinity Gardens Map link

Architecture: c.1820s
History: Leads to Trinity almshouses, originally Trinity Asylum,
It was founded in 1822 by Thomas bailey for “pious aged women”.
Buses: 35, 37
Rail: Brixton
Tube: Brixton (Jubilee)
Shops, bars etc: Acre Lane
Peaceful road with a good pub.

Vassall Road Map link

Architecture: C19 terraces.
History: Originally part of Holland Town development
on Lambeth Wick manor. The lessee of the manor, Baron
Holland adopted his wife’s family name of Vassall in 1800.
Buses:
Rail: Brixton
Tube: Oval (Northern)
Shops, bars etc: Brixton Road
Located between Brixton Road and Camberwell New Road