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SW2 3BZ

Tulse Hill

St Martin's

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Overview

Postcode SW2 3BZ 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 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Peabody Hill Wood.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
70%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Tulse Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,506 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Tulse Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70%

Approximately 70.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 147 ft away from SW2 3BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Tulse Hill near SW2 3BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 3BZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.8 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.8 mi

3

West Norwood

Southern

Walking directions to West Norwood

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 3BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPeabody Hill WoodMediumWalking directions to Peabody Hill Wood
0.4 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens Park
0.4 miPalace Road Nature GardensSmallWalking directions to Palace Road Nature Gardens

Area Profile

Population
511
Population density
15,723.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.42(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.68(-38%)
Other theft
6.87(-40%)
Vehicle crime
5.4(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.4(-5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
147
28.88%
Caribbean
84
16.5%
British
65
12.77%
Other
54
10.61%
Other Black
33
6.48%
Total population: 509

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
35.63%
No qualifications
79
19.41%
Level 3 (A level)
61
14.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 407

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
123
61.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
16%
Owns with a mortgage
18
9%
Social rents from council
17
8.5%
Owns outright
7
3.5%
Total households: 200

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 3BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 2025Flat 15, Williams House, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3PBFlatsLeasehold£355,000
30 Apr 2025Flat 1, Saunders House, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3PJFlatsLeasehold£325,000
27 Mar 202525, Abbess Close, London, SW2 3BPFlatsLeasehold£318,500
28 Feb 202518, Talcott Path, London, SW2 3DDTerracedLeasehold£315,000
23 Apr 2026Flat 26, Mccormick House, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3NYFlatsLeasehold£215,000

Schools

In the SW2 3BZ postcode area, located within Tulse Hill, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 3BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt Martin in the Fields High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimaryFenstanton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.1 miSecondaryCity Heights E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 3BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 3BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miT Jyde Minimarket198 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BUWalking directions to T Jyde Minimarket
0.2 miKC Supermarket200-202 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BUWalking directions to KC Supermarket
0.2 miLow Cost Food & WineNorwood Road, London, SE27 9BQWalking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine
0.2 miCo-op Food178 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco Express351 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9BQWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3BZ, 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 024CE01003174
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 3BZ

Is SW2 3BZ (Tulse Hill) safe?

The area around SW2 3BZ records about 68 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 3BZ?

The median sale price around SW2 3BZ 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 3BZ?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 3BZ, including St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls (Good), Fenstanton Primary School (Requires improvement) and City Heights E-ACT Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 3BZ?

The closest station to SW2 3BZ is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 458 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 3BZ?

SW2 3BZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,506 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SW2 3BZ (Tulse Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Clapham and Brixton Hill covering SW2 3BZ 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).