Fast forward 30 years and serious regeneration has seen Brixton reborn into a multicultural melting pot celebrating all that is great about the area\u2019s diverse population. The area is now as famous for its nightlife, music and cultural scene (Brixton loves a festival!) as its reputation for being a food lover\u2019s paradise<\/a> and mecca for quirky, one-off shopping from all corners of the globe. Beloved by Brixton\u2019s young hipsters (or \u2018Brixters\u2019 if you will!), lifelong residents and young families alike, property prices rose an impressive 40% in the noughties but are still competitive for the London market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to know more about this South London hotspot? Read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting around is a breeze thanks to the underground. The Victoria line begins at Brixton\u2019s underground station (meaning that illusive seat during rush hour is a distinct possibility!) and a trip north to London St. Pancras takes just under half an hour. You can reach London Heathrow Airport in an hour via Victoria and Paddington. Also located at the underground station are a number of bus services<\/a> running to destinations such as Herne Hill, Clapham, Kennington, Westminster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 100 metres from the underground and bus station is Brixton train station. Located on the Chatham Main line, commuters can be at Gatwick Airport in an hour and London City Airport in 50 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re driving, you\u2019ll find easy access to several routes travelling outside of London such as the A3, A23 and A24. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Brixton underground station<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Brixton train station<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Clapham Common<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Clapham North Station<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Brixton is home to a wide selection of nursery, primary, and secondary schools. For the littlest of pupils, Maytree Nursery School<\/a> is a top pick for Brixton residents and has been rated as \u2018outstanding\u2019 by Ofsted. Sunnyhill Primary School<\/a> in nearby Streatham Hill is also popular and regularly sees high scores in reading, writing, and maths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Charter School North Dulwich<\/a> is among the highest rated in the district, with GCSE scores 12% above the national average and independent girls school Streatham and Clapham High School<\/a> is another worthy contender. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In terms of higher education, King\u2019s College London<\/a> is a hop skip and a jump across the Thames and has been ranked in the top 10 UK universities worldwide. In nearby Tooting is St. George\u2019s University of London<\/a>, a highly rated medical school dating back over 250 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whilst the area boasts an impressive high street, nowhere loves a market quite like Brixton. Brixton Market<\/a> is a local institution where you\u2019ll find street food seven days a week, themed markets on Saturday and a Sunday farmer\u2019s market. Shop for treats like locally sourced honey, cheese, baked goods and ethnic foodstuffs of all descriptions. On the third Saturday of every month, a retro and vintage event brings on the nostalgia fix and while you\u2019re there be sure to rock down to Electric Avenue – the inspiration for Eddy Grant\u2019s hit song and the first market street in London to be lit by electricity in 1888. Or head to Brixton Village<\/a> where handicraft shops are interspersed with the many diverse eateries<\/a> from ramen to vegan and everywhere in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the mood for something a little less crowded? Nearby Brockwell Park<\/a> is the ideal spot to get some sun and fresh air. For the human children, there\u2019s a swimming pool, play area and duck ponds; for the four-legged babies, there\u2019s plenty of space across the 125-acre site to walk and play a game of fetch. The park is also home to community gardens<\/a> where visitors and volunteers are always welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brixton is not short of outdoor space, with community run Myatt\u2019s Fields<\/a> and Ruskin Park<\/a> offering a range of sports facilities, play areas, gardens, food hubs and events. Both parks were also awarded green flags for their commitment to providing a space for the whole community and Myatt\u2019s Field was even voted in the top 10 best-loved parks in Britain in 2015. The recently refurbished Brixton Recreation Centre<\/a> also offers a huge range of indoor options for keeping active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s not forget the nightlife<\/a> in Brixton. Some of the local spots are so popular that they attract visitors from across London and beyond. Wine bars, pubs and beer gardens are available in abundance in Brixton, and it\u2019s hard to go wrong with any of them. The whimsically named First Aid Box<\/a> is a must-see cocktail bar where you\u2019ll find a menu full of \u201ccure-all\u201d concoctions, or check out Gremio de Brixton<\/a> for authentic tapas, Spanish wine and live DJs, all located in a Church crypt! If you have a penchant for clubbing, hit the dance floor at Phonox<\/a> – one of Brixton\u2019s most popular clubs. For dinner with a laid back vibe, check out Brixton Night Market<\/a>\u2019s enticing mix of ever-changing eateries who pop up in Windrush Square once a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ritzy Cinema and Cafe<\/a> is another Brixton institution and one of the UK\u2019s largest independent cinemas but it isn\u2019t just the place to catch the latest film. The theatre hosts events like vintage Sundays, Q&As, and documentaries. There are also screen art events, allowing you to enjoy broadcasts of ballet, operas, and theatre performances in HD. Look out for periodic dog-friendly events where well-behaved pooches can join in the fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of London\u2019s best loved music venues, Brixton Academy<\/a> is another venue that never sleeps. The famous art-deco style building is a Brixton landmark and has hosted everyone from Bob Dylan to The 1975 and is still going strong. From rock and roll to comedy to orchestral music, the Academy offers something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sports enthusiasts can take in a cricket game nearby at The Oval<\/a> – it seats 25,000 and is one of the oldest working sports stadiums in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Festivals and pop-up events are ever present in Brixton. Head to Brockwell Park for the summertime, family-friendly Lambeth Country Show<\/a>, Found Festival<\/a>, Sunfall<\/a> and Wide Awake music festival<\/a>, which offers leftfield Indie, Post Punk, Electronica, Techno, Jazz and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite a bad reputation following the Brixton riots in 1981, 1985 and 1995, the area has come a long way. In 2013, Brixton was voted one of the UK\u2019s coolest places to live by The Times<\/a> and won the Great Neighbourhood Award granted by the Academy of Urbanism<\/a> and the area continues to feature highly on lists of London\u2019s desirable places to live<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like any area in London, Brixton does experience crime and areas such as Angell Town and Loughborough Junction work hard to reduce the violence and anti-social behaviour associated with gang activity. Safer Neighbourhoods Teams<\/a> were also introduced across London in April 2004 to help the Metropolitan Police tackle criminal activity and cover wards in the Brixton area. The Brixton Business Improvement District<\/a> initiative also promotes safety and engagement in the community.More information on specific crime and policing in Brixton can be found on the Brixton Hill<\/a> and Coldharbour<\/a> pages of the Police UK<\/a> website.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\nTransport links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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