Buyers choose Brixton for its distinctive combination of period housing, lively local culture and excellent access to green space. Streets around Brixton Hill, Tulse Hill and the residential roads towards Herne Hill offer Victorian and Edwardian houses, while the area around Brixton Road and Coldharbour Lane is known for its independent shops, cafés, restaurants and markets.
Brixton Village and
Market Row are particularly popular for their varied food and independent businesses, while
Brockwell Park provides extensive lawns, sports facilities and views across London. The area's strong transport connections, including the Victoria line from Brixton Underground station and National Rail services from Herne Hill, also make it well placed for travelling into central London.