Welcome to Brixton

Brixton is a vibrant and diverse area located in the south of London. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, bustling markets, and lively nightlife. Brixton has a strong sense of community and is home to a diverse mix of people from all walks of life. The area has undergone significant regeneration in recent years, with new developments and improvements to public spaces. Despite this, Brixton has managed to retain its unique character and charm, making it a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.

One of the most iconic landmarks in Brixton is the Electric Avenue market. This bustling street market is home to a wide range of stalls selling everything from fresh produce to clothing and electronics. The market has a lively atmosphere and is a great place to soak up the local culture. Brixton is also home to a number of other markets, including the Brixton Village Market and the Pop Brixton Market. These markets offer a diverse range of food, drink, and crafts, and are a great place to sample some of the best local produce.

Brixton is also known for its vibrant music scene. The area has a rich history of producing some of the UK's most influential musicians, including David Bowie and Adele. Today, Brixton is home to a number of music venues, including the O2 Academy Brixton and the Electric Brixton. These venues attract some of the biggest names in music, as well as up-and-coming artists. Brixton is also home to a number of independent record stores, making it a great place for music lovers to explore and discover new sounds.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Johns Angell Town Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicky Zeronian - Dalley	2 Somerleyton Road Lambeth London Greater London SW9 8ND 02072744847 School Website
Sudbourne Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr James Broad	Hayter Road Brixton Brixton Greater London SW2 5AP 02072747631 School Website
Jus Education Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Shaila Osman	Hayter Road Brixton London SW2 5AP 2086489662
South Bank Utc University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr David Bell	56 Brixton Hill London SW2 1QS 2077386115 School Website
Trinity Academy Free Schools Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Antony Faccinello	Brixton Hill Brixton Brixton Greater London SW2 1QS 02031264993 School Website
Hill Mead Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard West	Moorland Road Lambeth London Greater London SW9 8UE 02072749304 School Website
Stockwell Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrea Parker	Stockwell Road Lambeth London Greater London SW9 9TG 02072747687 School Website
Effra Nursery School And Early Years Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Luke Page	35 Effra Parade Lambeth London Greater London SW2 1PL 02077338425 School Website
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Co Headteacher Jean Connery	Trent Road Lambeth London Greater London SW2 5BL 02072744722 School Website
St Helens Catholic School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Adrian Le Cuirot	Knowle Close Brixton Brixton Greater London SW9 0TQ 02072744343 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Brixton Atlantic Road, Brixton, Greater London, SW9 8JB 0.19 Miles

Loughborough Junction Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, Greater London, SW9 8SA 0.68 Miles

Herne Hill Railton Road, Herne Hill, Greater London, SE24 0JW 0.80 Miles

Clapham High Street Edgeley Road, Clapham, Greater London, SW4 6EU 0.86 Miles

Wandsworth Road Brayburne Avenue, Wandsworth, Greater London, SW4 6AD 1.14 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bee Cars 020 7733 2165 400 Coldharbour Lane, London, Greater London, SW9 8LF 0.08 Miles
Fab Grenada Cars 020 7274 7612 400 Coldharbour La, London, Greater London, SW9 8LQ 0.14 Miles
Cars And Chauffeurs 020 7326 7353 6 Arlington Parade, London, Greater London, SW2 1RH 0.19 Miles
Elite Cars Angel Ltd 020 7274 2855 2 Horsford Road, London, Greater London, SW2 5BN 0.42 Miles
P And L Minicabs 020 7274 1133 166 Acre Lane, London, Greater London, SW2 5UL 0.50 Miles
Stockwell Airport Cars 0871 996 1140 100 Stockwell Road, London, Greater London, SW9 9HR 0.50 Miles
Taxi Brixton Sw2 020 7403 6464 11 Lambert Road, London, Greater London, SW2 5BD 0.50 Miles
Ixpress Hire Ltd 020 7733 2733 215-217 Coldharbour Lane, London, Greater London, SW9 8RU 0.63 Miles
Clapham Cars 020 7720 1331 16 Bedford Road, London, Greater London, SW4 7HJ 0.65 Miles
Clapham Metro Cars 020 7720 1010 16 Bedford Road, London, Greater London, SW4 7HJ 0.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
10 Acre Lane (Key 156) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
504 Brixton Road (Key 265) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Tesco Acre Lane (Indoor) (Key 11) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mervan Road / Rattray Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
81 Atlantic Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
212 Ferndale Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Sudbourne Road / Brixton Hill (Key 440) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
242 Ferndale Road (Key 156) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Somerleyton Road / Coldharour Lane Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Concanon Road / Raeburn Street (Key 180) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
332 Coldharbour Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Ferndale Road / Tintern Street Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Gresham Road / Western Road Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Bonham Road / Beatrice House (Key 77) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Horsford Road / Torrens Road (Key 242) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hetherington At The Pavilion 020 72749252	Hetherington At Pavilion 9 Brighton Terrace London SW9 8DJ
Larc Clinic (La) 020 30482999	9 Brighton Terrace Brixton London SW9 8DJ
Stockwell Group Practice 020 72743225	Stockwell Group Practice 107 Stockwell Road London SW9 9TJ
Sandmere Practice 020 72746366	Sandmere Practice 10-14 Sandmere Road Clapham London SW4 7QJ
Hetherington Group Practice 020 72744220	Hetherington Group Pract 18 Hetherington Road London SW4 7NU

Local Stores

Lambeth - Stockwell Road
145 Stockwell Road
London
Greater London
SW9 9TN
02077 385404
Store Website
0.39 miles

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SPAR Myatts Field
SPAR
2 Cromwell Road
Myatts Field
London
SW9 6SE
0207 0910 389
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Herne Hill - Brockwell Veterinary Surgery
224-228 Railton Road Herne Hill London SE24 0JT 020 7737 2526 herne.hill@medivet.co.uk Website 0.80 miles
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Goddard Veterinary Group
212 Brixton Hill Brixton London SW2 1HE 020 8671 5566 Brixton@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.90 miles
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Goddard Veterinary Group
348 South Lambeth Road Stockwell London SW8 1UQ 020 7498 6363 stockwell@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 0.94 miles
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Medivet 24 Hour Camberwell The London Animal Hospital
7 Kenbury Street Camberwell London SE5 9BS 0203 816 1010 24hour.camberwell@medivet.co.uk Website 1.00 miles

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Medivet Clapham
52 Abbeville Road Clapham London SW4 9NF 020 8772 9922 clapham@medivet.co.uk Website 1.10 miles
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Vets On The Common
3 Princes Close Clapham Old Town Lambeth London SW4 0LG 020 3053 0230 info@vetsonthecommon.com Website 1.15 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Brixton Windmill
A Small Local Park, All Fenced Off Except The Access Gate Which Is Easily Pushed Closed If You Have A Dog Who Might Run Out Of It. London Lancashire 0.60 miles A Nicely Sized Park, With Lots Of Different Sized Friendly Dogs Playing. On Sunny Days People Might Be Sunbathing Or Picnicking But Dogs Are The Majority Of Visitors. (During Half Term, There May Be Kids Activities In The Park Between 9.30Am And 4Pm.) It'S All Fenced In, Though The Entrance Gate Doesn'T Close On Its Own. It'S Fine For Dog Owners To Close This Over If It Is Wide Open.

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Battersea Park
A Short, Circular Walk In Battersea Park. Battersea Park Is A Large Victorian Park, Built Between 1854 And 1870. It Has A Riverside Promenade, A Large Lake, And Many Notable Trees And Ecological Areas. Lancashire SW11 4BE 1.87 miles Battersea Park Is On The South Side Of The River Thames, Between Albert Bridge And Chelsea Bridge.

Peckham Rye Park And Common
Peckham Rye Park And Common Is Great. The Common Is Huge, Perfect For Chasing Pigeons - And The Park Has Wooded Areas As Well As A Duck Pond And An Ornamental Garden. There Are Always Lots Of Dogs Racing Around And Stopping For A Drink Of Water Outside The Spaceship Shaped Cafe On The Common Afterwards. If It's Raining The Garden's Cafe, Across The Street Opposite The Common, Is Dog-Friendly. 141 Peckham Rye London Lancashire SE15 3UL 2.23 miles

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Peckham Rye Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Hampstead Heath. Hampstead Heath Offers A Varied Collection Of Natural Habitats, Historical Features And Great Views. This Walking Route Lets You Explore These. Lancashire SE15 3UA 2.31 miles Located On The Southern Part Of The London Borough Of Southwark.

Norwood Grove (Behind Streatham Common)
All Enclosed There Are 4 Fields And A Wooded Section For Dogs To Run Around. There’S A Concrete Path All The Way Through From The Top Of Streatham Common (And The Lovely Rookery Cafe), To The Other Side. There’S Water Fountain By The Rookery Cafe For Filling Water Bottles. 36 Streatham Common S London Lancashire SW16 3BX 2.66 miles

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Blythe Hill Fields
I Lovely Park With Fantastic Views Over Central London And Kent. Quite Unspoiled. Some Long Grass And Plenty Of Sniffing Opportunities. Also Good For Running. Family Friendly With Kids Play Area. Blythe Hill Fields Blythe Hill Lane Lancashire 3.58 miles

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