| Brixton | |
|---|---|
 | |
  Brixton Location within Greater London | |
| Population | 78,536 (2011 census)[1][2] |
| OS grid reference | TQ315755 |
| • Charing Cross | 3.8 mi (6.1 km) N |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | SW2, SW9 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | |
| London Assembly | |
Brixton is an area of South London, part of the London Borough of Lambeth, England. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London.[3] Brixton experienced a rapid rise in population during the 19th century as communications with central London improved.
Brixton is mainly residential, though includes Brixton Market and a substantial retail sector.[4] It is a multi-ethnic community, with a large percentage of its population of Afro-Caribbean descent.[5] It lies within Inner London and is bordered by Stockwell, Clapham, Streatham, Camberwell, Tulse Hill, Balham and Herne Hill.[6] The district houses the main offices of Lambeth London Borough Council.[7]
Brixton is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) south-southeast from the geographical centre of London (measuring to a point near Brixton Underground station on the Victoria line).[8][9]
- ^ "Brixton is made up of five wards with an average population of around 15,500". Urban75.org. Archived from the original on 29 May 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ^ "2011 ward populations". Ukcensusdata.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ^ Mayor of London (February 2008). "London Plan (Consolidated with Alterations since 2004)" (PDF). Greater London Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 June 2010.
- ^ "Brixton Guide". All in London. 2009. Archived from the original on 2 October 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2009.
- ^ "History of Brixton". Myvillage.com. Archived from the original on 6 February 2008. Retrieved 22 July 2008.
- ^ "Streetmap of Brixton". Streetmap EU Ltd. 2009. Archived from the original on 8 June 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ^ "Lambeth Council office locations". London Borough of Lambeth. 2009. Archived from the original on 15 June 2009. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
- ^ "Where Is the Centre of London? An Update". 30 April 2014. Archived from the original on 30 May 2016.
- ^ "Distance between Brixton and Frazier Street, London, United Kingdom, (UK)". Distancecalculator.globefeed.com. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 12 January 2017.