Postcode SW2 2QY 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 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 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 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brockwell Park.
Tulse Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,118 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Tulse Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.4% 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 317 ft away from SW2 2QY.
Tulse Hill near SW2 2QY 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 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brockwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Brockwell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Peabody Hill Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Peabody Hill Wood |
| 0.5 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2QY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | 114, Trinity Rise, London, SW2 2QT | Terraced | Freehold | £1,005,000 | |
| 21 May 2025 | 1, Brockwell Park Gardens, London, SE24 9BL | Terraced | Freehold | £1,221,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Flat D, 2, Ashurst Gardens, London, SW2 3UH | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | Flat 10, Ethelworth Court, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3UJ | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 46, Hardel Walk, London, SW2 2QF | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 |
In the SW2 2QY postcode area, located within Tulse Hill, there are 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | City Heights E-ACT Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Dec 2025. | |
City Heights E-ACT Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Dec 2025
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| 0.3 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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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW2 2QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Brockwell Park Gardens, Lambeth, SE24 9BJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | T Jyde Minimarket | 198 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BU | Walking directions to T Jyde Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | KC Supermarket | 200-202 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BU | Walking directions to KC Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Low Cost Food & Wine | Norwood Road, London, SE27 9BQ | Walking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine |
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 2QY, 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 2QY 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.
The median sale price around SW2 2QY 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 2QY, including Fenstanton Primary School (Requires improvement), City Heights E-ACT Academy (Requires improvement) and Elm Court School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW2 2QY is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 751 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW2 2QY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW2 2QY 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).