Postcode SW2 2RP is located in a major urban area, within the St Martin's ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Brixton Hill West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brixton Hill West is £68,213 per year. The nearest station is Streatham Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rush Common.
Brixton Hill West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,405 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Brixton Hill West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brixton Hill West is £68,213 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SW2 2RP.
Brixton Hill West near SW2 2RP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streatham Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 2,3 | Herne Hill | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Herne Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rush Common | Large | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.2 mi | Rush Common | Medium | Walking directions to Rush Common |
| 0.1 mi | Holmewood Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Holmewood Gardens |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 (about £626 per square foot) in St Martin's area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,325 up to £1,970,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,970,000 | £560 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £1,307,500 | £640 |
| Terraced | 17 | £620,000 | £640 |
| Flats | 54 | £436,250 | £629 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 78, Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2RP | Other | Freehold | £510,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | Flat 2, 80, Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2RP | Flats | Leasehold | £392,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | Flat 8, Ascalon Court, 75, Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2RL | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 87, Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2RA | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 52, Vibart Gardens, London, SW2 3RJ | Terraced | Freehold | £620,000 |
In the SW2 2RP postcode area, located within Brixton Hill West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 2RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 266-270 Brixton HIll, London, SW2 1HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Hill Food & Wine | 208 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HE | Walking directions to Hill Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | New Mini Market | 20 New Park Road, London, SW2 4UN | Walking directions to New Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Airy Food & Wine | 21 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DU | Walking directions to Airy Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Neway Supermarket | 33-35 New Park Road, London, SW2 4DU | Walking directions to Neway Supermarket |
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 2RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Georgina Kate Berriman
St Martin's - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Darryl Isaacs
St Martin's - Elected 7 May 2026
Bell Ribeiro-Addy
Clapham and Brixton Hill - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 2RP 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SW2 2RP in Brixton Hill West is £505,000 (about £626 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 2RP, including Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement), Holmewood Nursery School (Outstanding) and Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 2RP is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 1,102 m away, serving the Southern line.
SW2 2RP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,405 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 2RP 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).