It lends its name to Brixton hundred, the north-easternmost hundred in Surrey. For modern local government purposes, it forms a part of the [[London Borough of Lambeth]]. The local culture, especially Brixton Market, is heavily influenced by [[Caribbeans|Afro-Caribbean]] immigrants. It is also well known for some impressive examples of [[Victorian]]-era architecture. In the 21st century especially, Brixton has been dubbed the "drugs capital of London", owing to the prominent [[illegal drug]] trade in the area. | It lends its name to Brixton hundred, the north-easternmost hundred in Surrey. For modern local government purposes, it forms a part of the [[London Borough of Lambeth]]. The local culture, especially Brixton Market, is heavily influenced by [[Caribbeans|Afro-Caribbean]] immigrants. It is also well known for some impressive examples of [[Victorian]]-era architecture. In the 21st century especially, Brixton has been dubbed the "drugs capital of London", owing to the prominent [[illegal drug]] trade in the area. |