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SW2 2QP

Trinity Rise

West Dulwich

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Detailed insights for SW2 2QP

Overview

Postcode SW2 2QP is located in a major urban area, within the West Dulwich ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Dulwich area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year. The nearest station is Tulse Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brockwell Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

West Dulwich has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,993 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

West Dulwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.1%

Approximately 14.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 2QP.

Flood risk

No risk

West Dulwich near SW2 2QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 2QP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.6 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill
0.8 mi

3

West Dulwich

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Dulwich

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 2QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBrockwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Brockwell Park
0.2 miPeabody Hill WoodMediumWalking directions to Peabody Hill Wood

Area Profile

Population
471
Population density
11,515.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.2(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.6(-49%)
Vehicle crime
9.77(+4%)
Other theft
8.5(-26%)
Drugs
7.65(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
50.43%
Other White
73
15.53%
Caribbean
41
8.72%
African
35
7.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
4.47%
Total population: 470

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
276
73.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
7.67%
Level 3 (A level)
29
7.67%
No qualifications
25
6.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
2.91%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
31.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
52
27.23%
Owns outright
37
19.37%
Other social rented
25
13.09%
Shared ownership
11
5.76%
Total households: 191

Property prices in West Dulwich

Median price£650,000
Price per sq ft£728
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£410K – £892K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 (about £728 per square foot) in West Dulwich area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,600 up to £2,686,750.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Dulwich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£1,700,000£821
Terraced39£890,000£784
Flats72£427,500£682

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Dulwich

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dulwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,625,000£440,000£1,170,000£812,500
2017£432,500£1,142,500£835,000
2018£1,507,500£434,000£1,075,000£815,500
2019£402,500£1,131,500£786,000
2020£2,250,000£440,000£1,500,000£790,000
2021£1,657,500£475,000£1,296,000£837,500
2022£1,875,000£447,500£1,379,000£835,000
2023£1,610,500£475,000£1,375,000£875,000
2024£1,800,000£456,000£1,532,525£955,000
2025£450,000£1,790,000£887,500
2026£401,250£1,100,000£850,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Dulwich.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Dulwich.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£428£657£727£661
2017£697£611£691
2018£739£674£689£630
2019£619£652£652
2020£592£682£716£662
2021£706£628£684£708
2022£719£700£740£741
2023£865£652£751£743
2024£721£677£810£714
2025£697£813£764
2026£614£814£791
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Dulwich.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Dulwich in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2026Flat 4, 39, Trinity Rise, London, SW2 2QPFlatsLeasehold£444,000
27 Nov 2025Flat 18, 39, Trinity Rise, London, SW2 2QPFlatsLeasehold£190,000
12 Sept 2025Flat 1, 31, Trinity Rise, London, SW2 2QPFlatsLeasehold£870,000
16 May 2025Flat B, 73, Trinity Rise, London, SW2 2QPFlatsLeasehold£423,500
31 Mar 2025Flat 4, 31, Trinity Rise, London, SW2 2QPFlatsLeasehold£495,000

Schools

In the SW2 2QP postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miSecondaryCity Heights E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFenstanton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 2QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 2QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisBrockwell Park Gardens, Lambeth, SE24 9BJWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miTesco Express109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miT Jyde Minimarket198 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BUWalking directions to T Jyde Minimarket
0.3 miKC Supermarket200-202 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BUWalking directions to KC Supermarket
0.3 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 2QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Judith Cavanagh

West Dulwich - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tom Palmer

West Dulwich - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
WardWest DulwichE05014119
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West DulwichE02000642
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 025DE01003169
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 2QP

Is SW2 2QP (West Dulwich) safe?

The area around SW2 2QP records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near SW2 2QP?

The median sale price around SW2 2QP in West Dulwich is £650,000 (about £728 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 2QP?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 2QP, including St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls (Good), City Heights E-ACT Academy (Good) and Fenstanton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 2QP?

The closest station to SW2 2QP is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 634 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 2QP?

SW2 2QP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,993 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 2QP (West Dulwich) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SW2 2QP is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Judith Cavanagh (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tom Palmer (Green Party).