Postcode SW2 2JB 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 low crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.
Tulse Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,133 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Tulse Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 119 ft away from SW2 2JB.
Tulse Hill near SW2 2JB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 2 | Brixton | Southeastern, Victoria | Walking directions to Brixton |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.3 mi | Brockwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Brockwell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rush Common Woodland Walk | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common Woodland Walk |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £527,250 (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 | 24 | £968,250 | £664 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £875,000 | £639 |
| Flats | 98 | £462,248 | £641 |
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 | £485,000 | £875,000 | £906,000 |
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 | £723 | £640 | £619 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2JB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 32, Tulse House, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2HT | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 03 Apr 2025 | Flat 3, Tulse House, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2HT | Flats | Leasehold | £257,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | Flat B, 55, Leander Road, London, SW2 2NB | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Flat 3, 59, Leander Road, London, SW2 2NB | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | Second Floor Flat, 85, Leander Road, London, SW2 2NB | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 |
In the SW2 2JB postcode area, located within Tulse Hill, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 2JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 41 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Brixton Food & WIne | Tulse Hill, Lambeth, SW2 2BD | Walking directions to Brixton Food & WIne |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2TP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Ars Mini Market | Arungford Mews, Lambeth, SW2 1PE | Walking directions to Ars Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 2JB, 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 2JB records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2JB in Tulse Hill is £527,250 (about £649 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 2JB, including Jubilee Primary School (Good), Elm Court School (Outstanding) and Holmewood Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 2JB is Herne Hill in TfL zone 2,3, about 838 m away, serving the Southeastern and Thameslink lines.
SW2 2JB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,133 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 2JB 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).