Hundreds of people march to stop 'gentrification' of Brixton

Hundreds turned out for the protest held this afternoon Credit: ITV London

People took to the streets of Brixton today to stop what they see as the 'gentrification' of the area.

The march, described as an attempt to 'reclaim Brixton', is against soaring house prices meaning people from the area can no longer afford to live there.

The Reclaim Brixton campaign says that the increase in prices means that "social diversity is being driven out".

They say this not only impacts housing, but businesses are also being pushed out by increasing rents and numerous redevelopment schemes.