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SW2 3PX

High Trees

St Martin's

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Overview

Postcode SW2 3PX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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
61.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

61.3%

Approximately 61.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 264 ft away from SW2 3PX.

Flood risk

No risk

Tulse Hill near SW2 3PX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 3PX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Tulse Hill

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Tulse Hill
0.7 mi

3

Streatham Hill

Southern

Walking directions to Streatham Hill
0.8 mi

2,3

Herne Hill

Southeastern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Herne Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 3PX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPeabody Hill WoodMediumWalking directions to Peabody Hill Wood
0.4 miHillside Gardens ParkSmallWalking directions to Hillside Gardens Park
0.4 miHolmewood GardensSmallWalking directions to Holmewood Gardens

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
9,512.8 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
80
21.62%
British
70
18.92%
Caribbean
66
17.84%
Other White
45
12.16%
Other Black
35
9.46%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
42.12%
No qualifications
56
19.18%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
8.22%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
77
49.68%
Owns with a mortgage
29
18.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
13.55%
Social rents from council
18
11.61%
Owns outright
6
3.87%
Total households: 155

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3PX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3PX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025Flat 38, Sheppard House, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3PRFlatsLeasehold£330,000
30 Jul 20256, High Trees, London, SW2 3PUTerracedFreehold£595,000
14 Mar 2025Flat 10, Brooks House, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3PZFlatsLeasehold£400,000
12 Aug 202510, Abbots Park, London, SW2 3QDFlatsLeasehold£510,000
05 Aug 202512, Abbots Park, London, SW2 3QDFlatsLeasehold£535,000

Schools

In the SW2 3PX postcode area, located within Tulse Hill, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 3PX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCity Heights E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimaryFenstanton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondarySt Martin in the Fields High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 3PX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 3PX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miT Jyde Minimarket198 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BUWalking directions to T Jyde Minimarket
0.3 miKC Supermarket200-202 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BUWalking directions to KC Supermarket
0.4 miLow Cost Food & WineNorwood Road, London, SE27 9BQWalking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine
0.4 miCo-op Food178 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AUWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 3PX, 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 3PX

Is SW2 3PX (Tulse Hill) safe?

The area around SW2 3PX 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 3PX?

The median sale price around SW2 3PX 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 3PX?

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

What is the nearest station to SW2 3PX?

The closest station to SW2 3PX is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 713 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 3PX?

SW2 3PX 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 3PX (Tulse Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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