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SW2 2UP

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Brixton Rush Common

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Overview

Postcode SW2 2UP 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 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 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brockwell Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

18.1%

Approximately 18.1% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Tulse Hill near SW2 2UP 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 2UP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 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
0.8 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 2UP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBrockwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Brockwell Park
0.4 miRush CommonMediumWalking directions to Rush Common
0.3 miHolmewood GardensSmallWalking directions to Holmewood Gardens

Area Profile

Population
361
Population density
11,003 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

British
162
44.63%
Caribbean
53
14.6%
Other White
37
10.19%
Other
19
5.23%
African
16
4.41%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
177
58.03%
Level 3 (A level)
41
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.2%
No qualifications
23
7.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
7.54%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
31.16%
Owns outright
33
23.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.84%
Other social rented
22
15.94%
Shared ownership
8
5.8%
Total households: 138

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2UP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 2UP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 May 202614, Mackie Road, London, SW2 2EBTerracedFreehold£950,000
09 Jan 2026Flat 1, Kelyway House, Ewen Crescent, London, SW2 2PDFlatsLeasehold£437,500
07 May 202611, Hillworth Road, London, SW2 2DZSemi-DetachedFreehold£961,000
27 Jun 202521, Hillworth Road, London, SW2 2DZTerracedFreehold£1,000,000
20 Jan 20263, Ewen Crescent, London, SW2 2NUTerracedFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the SW2 2UP postcode area, located within Tulse Hill, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 2UP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableElm Court SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryThe Orchard SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 2UP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 2UP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 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 miLondisBrockwell Park Gardens, Lambeth, SE24 9BJWalking directions to Londis
0.5 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 2UP, 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 024DE01003175
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1997-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 2UP

Is SW2 2UP (Tulse Hill) safe?

The area around SW2 2UP 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 2UP?

The median sale price around SW2 2UP 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 2UP?

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

What is the nearest station to SW2 2UP?

The closest station to SW2 2UP is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 988 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 2UP?

SW2 2UP 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 2UP (Tulse Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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