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SW2 3EN

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Streatham Hill East

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Detailed insights for SW2 3EN

Overview

Postcode SW2 3EN is located in a major urban area, within the Streatham Hill East ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Tulse Hill area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68.3 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 Streatham Hill, about 0.5 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
68
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
40.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Tulse Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Tulse Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 68.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.4%

Approximately 40.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Tulse Hill is £66,230 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 91 ft away from SW2 3EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Tulse Hill near SW2 3EN 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 Streatham Hill located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 3EN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.6 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
1 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 3EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRush CommonMediumWalking directions to Rush Common
0.4 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens Park
0.3 miHolmewood GardensSmallWalking directions to Holmewood Gardens

Area Profile

Population
556
Population density
11,957 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.72(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.76(-15%)
Other theft
5.52(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.52(-3%)
Vehicle crime
5.52(-41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
31.05%
African
90
16.25%
Other White
82
14.8%
Caribbean
76
13.72%
Other
37
6.68%
Total population: 554

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
168
35.29%
No qualifications
144
30.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
9.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
9.66%
Level 3 (A level)
42
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 476

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
54
31.58%
Owns with a mortgage
40
23.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
21.64%
Owns outright
21
12.28%
Other social rented
15
8.77%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Streatham Hill East

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £472,500 (about £6,711 per square metre) in Streatham Hill East area, with individual transactions ranging from £186,500 up to £1,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Streatham Hill East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Streatham Hill East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats85£400,000£6,630
Semi-Detached15£1,065,000£6,737
Terraced20£781,076£7,100

10 year median price trend in Streatham Hill East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Streatham Hill East.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 202518, Limetree Close, London, SW2 3ENTerracedFreehold£535,000
17 Sept 202523, Roupell Road, London, SW2 3ELFlatsLeasehold£375,000
31 Mar 2025105, Gaywood Close, London, SW2 3QUFlatsLeasehold£310,000
02 May 202563, Roupell Road, London, SW2 3EPFlatsLeasehold£190,000
01 Oct 202577, Gaywood Close, London, SW2 3QRFlatsLeasehold£387,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 3EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Orchard SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryCity Heights E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryFenstanton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 3EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 3EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBudgens41 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TPWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miSainsbury's Local47A Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miSainsbury's Local266-270 Brixton HIll, London, SW2 1HPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miTesco Express109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miM&S FoodhallStreatham Hill, Lambeth, SW2 4RUWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,303
Band B£1,520
Band C£1,737
Band D£1,954
Band E£2,388
Band F£2,822
Band G£3,257
Band H£3,908

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 3EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amelia Shoebridge

Streatham Hill East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Martin Richard Abrams

Streatham Hill East - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Steve Reed

Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyStreatham and Croydon NorthE14001527
WardStreatham Hill EastE05014113
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tulse HillE02000641
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 024AE01003132
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 3EN

Is SW2 3EN (Tulse Hill) safe?

The area around SW2 3EN 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 3EN?

The median sale price around SW2 3EN in Tulse Hill is £472,500 (about £6,711 per square metre) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SW2 3EN?

There are 20 schools close to SW2 3EN, including The Orchard School (Outstanding), City Heights E-ACT Academy (Good) and Fenstanton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SW2 3EN?

The closest station to SW2 3EN is Streatham Hill in TfL zone 3, about 834 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SW2 3EN?

SW2 3EN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,016 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW2 3EN is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Amelia Shoebridge (Green Party) and Martin Richard Abrams (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.