Brixton consists of wide, neat streets containing some 980 houses, many of which are traditional semi-detached homes with low set walls.

Laid out in 1912, Brixton Cemetery has a historic Hindu crematorium which was organised by Mahatma Gandhi shortly before his departure from South Africa in 1914.

Due to the diversity of residents in terms of education, income and cultural heritage, the people of Brixton[3] are establishing a proud tradition of community building and upliftment projects to unify and connect its inhabitants.

Initiatives such as The Brixton Light Festival, a free open air market and performance space created by members of the community, as well as Shade Kids Saturday Art Classes,[4] that provide creative outlets and often, meals for the children of Brixton, have done much to bolster the social cohesion of the district.

However, with its close proximity to two prominent universities, population and low property and rental prices, investment in the area may prove to be profitable.