Walker Mews Brixton, Lambeth
17 addresses across 1 postcode (SW2), about 100 m long. USRN 21902012.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 8, E: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Lambeth costs £2,047 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 60% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Herne Hill, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brockwell Park, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brixton Hill Group Practice, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 67% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 397 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 44 m². Most common: Flat (6); Bungalow, mid-terrace (6); Bungalow, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (5); 1996-2002 (5); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Lambeth in 2026-27: Band D £2,047 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,365 | £1,592 | £1,820 | £2,047 | £2,502 | £2,957 | £3,412 | £4,094 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (32% of about 1,110 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Brixton Water Lane. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: 3 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 55 AND 57, BRIXTON WATER LANE SW2, grade II
- 91 AND 93, EFFRA ROAD SW2, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Fitch Court, not permissioned (210 m)
- 85 Brixton Hill, permissioned (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Olive Morris House, 18 Brixton Hill, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Bounded By Somerleyton Road, Coldharbour Lane And Railway, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Land To The East Of Shakespeare Road: up to 218 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- 122 Brixton Hill London SW2 1RS: up to 9 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Between 33 And 35 Medora Road, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- 34 Acre Lane: up to 9 homes, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 18 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW2 1DA | 100% | 60% | 60% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Herne Hill 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Brixton 804,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Loughborough Junction 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Brixton Underground Station | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Clapham North Underground Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Clapham Common Underground Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brixton Water Lane | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Dulwich - Croxted Road | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Vauxhall St George Wharf Pier | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mosaic Clubhouse Car Park (1) | 160 m |
| EV charging points | 58 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge | 80 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 24.2 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brixton Hill Group Practice | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 18 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Baba Chemist | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | The Lambeth Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Brixton Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brockwell Park 52 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 450 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 810 m² | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moorlands Nature Garden Allotment 1,120 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 57 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Catholic Chapel of Corpus Christi, a listed building (Grade II*), 440 m (0.3 miles) west. 73 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Chapel of Corpus Christi | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Church of St Matthew | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Mausoleum of Richard Budd in Grounds of Church of St Matthew | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Brockwell Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| The Brixton Windmill | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Ruskin Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church | World Heritage Site | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Knight's Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Eagle Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Mount Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Holly Grove Shrubbery | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Chelsea Reach | Tidal water | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 17 | 17 |
10 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Lambeth: see them on the Lambeth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 260 m | Outstanding (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 310 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Jubilee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Trinity Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Bank University Sixth Form | 16 plus | 16–19 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sudbourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hill Mead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Jessop Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hootananny SW2 1DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Effra Social SW2 1DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Dinner For One Hundred SW2 1DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Khan's Restaurant SW2 1PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 22 Aug 2026 |
| Naughty Piglets SW2 1PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| ARS Mini Market SW2 1PE | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2021 |
| Maremma Restaurant SW2 1PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Rapchar SW2 1PE | Other catering premises | 50 m | 4 Good | 29 Mar 2025 |
| Pizza Village SW2 2TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Best Kebab SW2 2TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | Unknown | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Kahfi SW2 2TH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Il Maremmano SW2 2TH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2025 |
| Indian Taste Buds SW2 2TH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Ba Ba Chemist SW2 2TH | Retailers - other | 90 m | Exempt | |
| Tasty Wings World SW2 2TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 |
| Other theft | 41 |
| Theft from the person | 30 |
| Bicycle theft | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 21 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Robbery | 18 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brixton Water Lane (55); On or near Arlingford Road (51); On or near Theatre/Concert Hall (47); On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre (46); On or near Dewey Lane (38).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 6% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 14% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 25% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 67% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 0% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Brixton Hill Express (retailers - other, SW2 1RH) re-inspected, still 2 Improvement necessary (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SW2 1DA: 17 addresses of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Morval Road · Trelawn Road · Bailey Mews · Tulse Hill · Crownstone Road · Dewey Lane · Masey Mews · Josephine Avenue · Brixton Water Lane · Effra Parade · Appach Road · Arlingford Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.