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SW2 2QF

Hardel Walk

Brixton Rush Common

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Overview

Postcode SW2 2QF 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 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 Tulse Hill, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brockwell Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
63.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Tulse Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,118 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Tulse Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63.2%

Approximately 63.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Tulse Hill is £66,230 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SW2 2QF.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 2QF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 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
0.9 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 2QF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrockwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Brockwell Park
0.4 miPeabody Hill WoodMediumWalking directions to Peabody Hill Wood
0.4 miHolmewood GardensSmallWalking directions to Holmewood Gardens

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
14,955.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.11(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.45(-39%)
Other theft
7.71(-33%)
Shoplifting
4.63(-54%)
Public order
4.63(-32%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
102
29.91%
British
82
24.05%
Caribbean
43
12.61%
Other White
35
10.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
5.87%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
38.4%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.72%
No qualifications
41
17.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.02%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
43
32.33%
Social rents from council
41
30.83%
Owns with a mortgage
22
16.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.29%
Owns outright
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Brixton Rush Common

Median price£523,250
Price per sq ft£649
Sales (last 12 months)134
Typical range (middle 50%)£375K – £726K

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £523,250 (about £649 per square foot) in Brixton Rush Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brixton Rush Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,510,000£948
Terraced24£968,250£664
Semi-Detached7£875,000£639
Flats102£462,248£641

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brixton Rush Common

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brixton Rush Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 2026Flat 2, 76, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2PUFlatsLeasehold£300,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 1, 72, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2PTFlatsLeasehold£453,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 4, 72, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2PTFlatsLeasehold£337,000
07 May 202611, Hillworth Road, London, SW2 2DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£961,000
27 Jun 202521, Hillworth Road, London, SW2 2DZTerracedFreehold£1,000,000

Schools

In the SW2 2QF postcode area, located within Tulse Hill, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 2QF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Martin in the Fields High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableElm Court SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryCity Heights E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 2QF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 2QF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLondisBrockwell Park Gardens, Lambeth, SE24 9BJWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miT Jyde Minimarket198 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BUWalking directions to T Jyde Minimarket
0.4 miKC Supermarket200-202 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BUWalking directions to KC Supermarket
0.5 miLow Cost Food & WineNorwood Road, London, SE27 9BQWalking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.

Band A£1,365
Band B£1,592
Band C£1,820
Band D£2,047
Band E£2,502
Band F£2,957
Band G£3,412
Band H£4,094

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 2QF, 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)Tulse HillE02000641
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 024BE01003172
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 2QF

Is SW2 2QF (Tulse Hill) safe?

The area around SW2 2QF records about 47 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.

What is the average house price near SW2 2QF?

The median sale price around SW2 2QF in Tulse Hill is £523,250 (about £649 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 2QF?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 2QF, including St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls (Good), Elm Court School (Outstanding) and City Heights E-ACT Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 2QF?

The closest station to SW2 2QF is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 854 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 2QF?

SW2 2QF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,118 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 2QF (Tulse Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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