Postcode SW2 2DU is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Rush Common ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Tulse Hill area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tulse Hill is £66,230 per year. The nearest station is Herne Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.
Tulse Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,531 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Tulse Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 56.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Tulse Hill is £66,230 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from SW2 2DU.
Tulse Hill near SW2 2DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Herne Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.4 mi | Brockwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Brockwell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rush Common | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 (about £6,989 per square metre) in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,790,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 101 | £470,000 | £6,757 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £961,000 | £6,879 |
| Terraced | 27 | £960,000 | £7,047 |
10 year median price trend in Brixton Rush Common
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2DU.
In the SW2 2DU postcode area, located within Tulse Hill, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 2DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Hill Food & Wine | 208 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HE | Walking directions to Hill Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 266-270 Brixton HIll, London, SW2 1HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 144 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1SD | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 41 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW2 2DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sacha Takyi-Berko
Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Viktor Westerdahl
Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Zvikomborero Chihoro
Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 2DU records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around SW2 2DU in Tulse Hill is £537,500 (about £6,989 per square metre) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 2DU, including Elm Court School (Outstanding), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Holmewood Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 2DU is Herne Hill in TfL zone 2,3, about 1,070 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SW2 2DU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,531 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW2 2DU is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Sacha Takyi-Berko (Green Party), Viktor Westerdahl (Green Party) and Zvikomborero Chihoro (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.