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SW2 2RD

Upper Tulse Hill

St Martin's

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Overview

Postcode SW2 2RD is located in a major urban area, within the St Martin's ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Tulse Hill area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Rush Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
87%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Tulse Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,396 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Tulse Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

87%

Approximately 87.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from SW2 2RD.

Flood risk

No risk

Tulse Hill near SW2 2RD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 2RD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.6 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.9 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 2RD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRush CommonMediumWalking directions to Rush Common
0.2 miHolmewood GardensSmallWalking directions to Holmewood Gardens
0.4 miRush CommonSmallWalking directions to Rush Common

Area Profile

Population
452
Population density
14,125 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.48(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.06(-55%)
Vehicle crime
7.62(-19%)
Other theft
7.62(-33%)
Drugs
6.35(+2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Caribbean
118
25.99%
African
114
25.11%
British
62
13.66%
Other Black
52
11.45%
Other White
29
6.39%
Total population: 454

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
33.89%
Level 3 (A level)
71
19.89%
No qualifications
59
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
12.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 357

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
143
80.79%
Owns with a mortgage
11
6.21%
Social rents from council
11
6.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
3.39%
Owns outright
5
2.82%
Total households: 177

Property prices in St Martin's

Median price£510,000
Price per sq ft£624
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£387K – £650K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) in St Martin's area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,325 up to £1,970,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Martin's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,970,000£560
Semi-Detached8£1,442,500£640
Terraced17£620,000£640
Flats55£435,000£623

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Martin's

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Martin's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442,250£1,170,000£480,000
2017£405,000£1,212,500£750,000
2018£392,500£705,000£482,000
2019£400,000£1,100,000£612,000
2020£427,500£1,240,000£1,010,000
2021£420,000£1,067,500£613,000
2022£407,000£865,000£910,000
2023£425,000£1,100,000£835,000
2024£385,000£1,250,000£813,250
2025£420,000£1,450,000£661,000
2026£437,500£1,004,000£608,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Martin's.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Martin's.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£576£618£574
2017£597£652£567
2018£655£536£538
2019£616£435£535
2020£622£569£540
2021£596£617£547
2022£643£679£590
2023£653£638£647
2024£647£634£568
2025£628£595£646
2026£690£834£617
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Martin's.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Martin's in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026116, Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2RRTerracedFreehold£448,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 1, 144, Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2RRFlatsLeasehold£580,000
28 Aug 2025110, Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2RRTerracedFreehold£579,564
02 May 202563, Roupell Road, London, SW2 3EPFlatsLeasehold£190,000
31 Mar 2025105, Gaywood Close, London, SW2 3QUFlatsLeasehold£310,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 2RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Orchard SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.2 miNot applicableElm Court SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 2RD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 2RD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury's Local266-270 Brixton HIll, London, SW2 1HPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miHill Food & Wine208 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HEWalking directions to Hill Food & Wine
0.4 miAiry Food & Wine21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DUWalking directions to Airy Food & Wine
0.4 miNew Mini Market20 New Park Road, London, SW2 4UNWalking directions to New Mini Market

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 2RD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Georgina Kate Berriman

St Martin's - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jeremy Darryl Isaacs

St Martin's - 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
WardSt Martin'sE05014109
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tulse HillE02000641
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 024DE01003175
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 2RD

Is SW2 2RD (Tulse Hill) safe?

The area around SW2 2RD records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2RD?

The median sale price around SW2 2RD in Tulse Hill is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 2RD?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 2RD, including The Orchard School (Outstanding), Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Elm Court School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 2RD?

The closest station to SW2 2RD is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 1,033 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 2RD?

SW2 2RD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,396 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW2 2RD is Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Georgina Kate Berriman (Labour Party) and Jeremy Darryl Isaacs (Green Party).