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The majority of people are renting their homes privately, with many living in houses which have been converted into flats.

Overview
Diverse, energetic, mysterious, colourful, exotic - all of these words apply to Brixton. With its?proliferation of bars, clubs and restaurants, it?has turned into a popular destination. If you're looking for a part of London that exudes energy 24 hours a day then Brixton is definitely for you.
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Clapham sums up the south of the river experience with its defining feature being the village atmosphere, although small town might be a more accurate description. The two distinct ends of Clapham are separated by the common, and each has its own feel. Clapham Common is a vast green space which attracts visitors from across the world. Concerts, theatre, film shows and competitive sport are among its all-year-round events. Within Clapham, there are numerous bars and restaurants, ranging from classy old pubs to chic and swanky clubs.

People
In Brixton, 1940s and 50s saw a huge wave of immigration, and a great proportion of those from the West Indies, who?settled in Brixton bringing with an almost Carribean feel. Most people are in their twenties and thirties and there are only a few, very young children. The population is diverse. On the whole they are well qualified. Many are in professional and managerial jobs, with good incomes. Others have lower level qualifications and are likely to be office and clerical staff. There are also a significant number of students

Transport
Brixton's Transport links include Brixton train station, from which it is a 40 minute journey to?London Bridge Station, as well as Brixton Underground Station located in Zone 2 on the Victoria Line.
Clapham High Street Train Station is a? 20 minute journey from?London Bridge Station while Clapham North and Clapham Common Underground Station are located in Zone 2 on the Northern Line.
There is also an extensive road and bus network servicing?both areas.

 

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