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SW2 2HR

Tulse Hill

Brixton Rush Common

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Detailed insights for SW2 2HR

Overview

Postcode SW2 2HR is located in a major urban area, within the Brixton Rush Common ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton Hill East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brixton Hill East is £80,413 per year. The nearest station is Herne Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
42.7%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Brixton Hill East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,365 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Brixton Hill East has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.7%

Approximately 42.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Brixton Hill East is £80,413 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from SW2 2HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Brixton Hill East near SW2 2HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Herne Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 2HR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill
0.7 mi

2

Brixton

Southeastern, Victoria

Walking directions to Brixton
1 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 2HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRush CommonLargeWalking directions to Rush Common
0.3 miBrockwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Brockwell Park
0.4 miRush Common Woodland WalkMediumWalking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
17,017.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.57(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.83(-19%)
Other theft
10.61(-7%)
Theft from the person
9.98(+6%)
Bicycle theft
8.73(+446%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
108
37.24%
African
44
15.17%
Caribbean
43
14.83%
Other White
34
11.72%
Other
12
4.14%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
143
55%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.31%
No qualifications
31
11.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.38%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
37
29.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
26.61%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.16%
Other social rented
16
12.9%
Owns outright
9
7.26%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Brixton 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)

Price distribution by property type for Brixton Rush Common in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brixton Rush Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats101£470,000£6,757
Semi-Detached7£961,000£6,879
Terraced27£960,000£7,047

10 year median price trend in Brixton Rush Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 2025Flat 4, Eccleston House, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2HPFlatsLeasehold£190,000
26 Sept 2025Ground Floor Flat, 52, Arlingford Road, London, SW2 2TAFlatsLeasehold£790,000
12 Feb 20251, Joyce Walk, London, SW2 2HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
25 Jul 2025Flat 34, Irby House, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2HJFlatsLeasehold£280,000
09 Apr 2025Flat B, 53, Arlingford Road, London, SW2 2SSFlatsLeasehold£355,000

Schools

In the SW2 2HR postcode area, located within Brixton Hill East, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 2HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryJubilee Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNurseryEffra Nursery School and Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Jude's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 2HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 2HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter41 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TJWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miBrixton Food & WIneTulse Hill, Lambeth, SW2 2BDWalking directions to Brixton Food & WIne
0.1 miSainsbury's2 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TPWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miArs Mini MarketArungford Mews, Lambeth, SW2 1PEWalking directions to Ars Mini Market
0.3 miOur LocalBrixton Hill, Lambeth, SW2 1QNWalking directions to Our Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SW2 2HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sacha Takyi-Berko

Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Viktor Westerdahl

Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Zvikomborero Chihoro

Brixton Rush Common - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyClapham and Brixton HillE14001175
WardBrixton Rush CommonE05014097
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brixton Hill EastE02000637
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 020DE01003177
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 2HR

Is SW2 2HR (Brixton Hill East) safe?

The area around SW2 2HR records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.

What is the average house price near SW2 2HR?

The median sale price around SW2 2HR in Brixton Hill East is £537,500 (about £6,989 per square metre) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 2HR?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 2HR, including Jubilee Primary School (Good), Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre (Good) and St Jude's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 2HR?

The closest station to SW2 2HR is Herne Hill in TfL zone 2,3, about 748 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 2HR?

SW2 2HR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,365 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 2HR (Brixton Hill East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW2 2HR 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).

Data Sources

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.