Postcode SW2 3JH is located in a major urban area, within the St Martin's ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the Leigham Vale & Royal Circus area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year. The nearest station is Tulse Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hillside Gardens Park.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,500 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £79,746 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 185 ft away from SW2 3JH.
Leigham Vale & Royal Circus near SW2 3JH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Streatham Hill | Southern | Walking directions to Streatham Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hillside Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Hillside Gardens Park |
| 0.4 mi | West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds | Small | Walking directions to West Norwood Health & Leisure Centre Grounds |
| 0.5 mi | Palace Road Nature Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Palace Road Nature Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,970,000 | £560 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £1,442,500 | £640 |
| Terraced | 17 | £620,000 | £640 |
| Flats | 55 | £435,000 | £623 |
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 3JH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2025 | 113, Leigham Vale, London, SW2 3JH | Terraced | Freehold | £1,080,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | Flat 1, 118, Palace Road, London, SW2 3JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Flat 6, Kingsdown Point, 136, Palace Road, London, SW2 3JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £278,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Flat 4, 100, Palace Road, London, SW2 3JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £382,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 11, Kingsdown Point, 136, Palace Road, London, SW2 3JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 |
In the SW2 3JH postcode area, located within Leigham Vale & Royal Circus, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 3JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | G7 Speed | 200A Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AU | Walking directions to G7 Speed |
| 0.2 mi | News Booze & Food | 256 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJ | Walking directions to News Booze & Food |
| 0.2 mi | Brazilian Centre | 184 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AU | Walking directions to Brazilian Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 178 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | AR Norwood Food & Wine | 182 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AU | Walking directions to AR Norwood Food & Wine |
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 3JH, 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
Steve Reed
Streatham and Croydon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 3JH records about 76 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SW2 3JH in Leigham Vale & Royal Circus is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 3JH, including The Elmgreen School (Good), Hitherfield Primary School (Good) and Streatham Wells Primary (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 3JH is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 366 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW2 3JH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,500 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Streatham and Croydon North covering SW2 3JH is Steve Reed (Labour and Co-operative 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).