Brixton
District in the London Borough of Lambeth, in England
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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. 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. It is a multi-ethnic community, with a large percentage of its population of Afro-Caribbean descent. It lies within Inner London and is bordered by Stockwell, Clapham, Streatham, Camberwell, Tulse Hill, Balham and Herne Hill. The district houses the main offices of Lambeth London Borough Council.
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London Borough of Lambeth
London borough in the United Kingdom
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Brixton Academy
Music venue in London, England
0.6 mi away
Brockwell Park
Park in south London, England
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Stockwell
Human settlement in England
0.7 mi away
South London
London south of the River Thames, in England
0.9 mi away
Tulse Hill
Area in London, England
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