Postcode SW2 2EA is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Rush Common area 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 median sale price in Brixton Rush Common is £538,750 (around £649 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £370,750 and £751,300. The nearest station is Tulse Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brockwell Park.
Tulse Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,396 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% 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 59.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from SW2 2EA.
Tulse Hill near SW2 2EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brockwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Brockwell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rush Common | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.3 mi | Holmewood Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Holmewood Gardens |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £538,750 (about £649 per square foot) in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,510,000 | £948 |
| Terraced | 30 | £940,000 | £663 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £860,000 | £640 |
| Flats | 95 | £452,000 | £643 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £418,750 | £775,000 | £780,000 |
| 2017 | £455,000 | £715,000 | £825,000 |
| 2018 | £442,778 | £812,500 | £920,000 |
| 2019 | £437,500 | £745,250 | £845,000 |
| 2020 | £476,250 | £755,000 | £850,000 |
| 2021 | £476,000 | £787,500 | £955,000 |
| 2022 | £440,000 | £907,500 | £950,000 |
| 2023 | £410,000 | £1,085,000 | £1,000,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £682,000 | £1,006,500 |
| 2025 | £457,500 | £922,500 | £950,000 |
| 2026 | £482,500 | £875,000 | £828,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £641 | £800 | £651 |
| 2017 | £695 | £702 | £676 |
| 2018 | £623 | £698 | £638 |
| 2019 | £624 | £679 | £614 |
| 2020 | £645 | £727 | £676 |
| 2021 | £709 | £740 | £642 |
| 2022 | £622 | £752 | £737 |
| 2023 | £697 | £667 | £724 |
| 2024 | £668 | £774 | £668 |
| 2025 | £640 | £683 | £655 |
| 2026 | £665 | £640 | £619 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2EA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | Flat 1, Kelyway House, Ewen Crescent, London, SW2 2PD | Flats | Leasehold | £437,500 | |
| 07 May 2026 | 11, Hillworth Road, London, SW2 2DZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £961,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 21, Hillworth Road, London, SW2 2DZ | Terraced | Freehold | £1,000,000 | |
| 19 May 2026 | 14, Mackie Road, London, SW2 2EB | Terraced | Freehold | £950,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2026 | 15, Ewen Crescent, London, SW2 2NU | Terraced | Freehold | £565,000 |
In the SW2 2EA postcode area, located within Tulse Hill, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Elm Court School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2019. | |
Elm Court School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Feb 2019
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Fenstanton Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jun 2023. | |
Fenstanton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jun 2023
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW2 2EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Brockwell Park Gardens, Lambeth, SE24 9BJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 266-270 Brixton HIll, London, SW2 1HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.5 mi | Hill Food & Wine | 208 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HE | Walking directions to Hill Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | T Jyde Minimarket | 198 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BU | Walking directions to T Jyde Minimarket |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SW2 2EA, 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 2EA 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW2 2EA in Brixton Rush Common is £538,750 (about £649 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 2EA, including Elm Court School (Outstanding), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Fenstanton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW2 2EA is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 947 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW2 2EA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,396 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 2EA 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).