Postcode SW2 3UH is located in a major urban area, within the St Martin's area of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Dulwich area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year. The median sale price in St Martin's is £475,500 (around £625 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £352,813 and £601,750. The nearest station is Tulse Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Brockwell Park.
West Dulwich has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,993 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
West Dulwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 67 ft away from SW2 3UH.
West Dulwich near SW2 3UH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Brockwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Brockwell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Peabody Hill Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Peabody Hill Wood |
| 0.5 mi | Holmewood Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Holmewood Gardens |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £475,500 (about £625 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 | 6 | £1,307,500 | £640 |
| Terraced | 15 | £620,000 | £636 |
| Flats | 70 | £432,500 | £629 |
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 | £427,500 | £1,004,000 | £617,500 |
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 | £656 | £834 | £580 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3UH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | Flat D, 2, Ashurst Gardens, London, SW2 3UH | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | Flat 10, Ethelworth Court, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3UJ | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 114, Trinity Rise, London, SW2 2QT | Terraced | Freehold | £1,005,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 138, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3QF | Flats | Leasehold | £453,275 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 10, Abbots Park, London, SW2 3QD | Flats | Leasehold | £510,000 |
In the SW2 3UH postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Fenstanton Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jun 2023. | |
Fenstanton Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jun 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | City Heights E-ACT Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Dec 2025. | |
City Heights E-ACT Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 9 Dec 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Elm Court School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Feb 2019. | |
Elm Court School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Feb 2019
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SW2 3UH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Brockwell Park Gardens, Lambeth, SE24 9BJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | T Jyde Minimarket | 198 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BU | Walking directions to T Jyde Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | KC Supermarket | 200-202 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BU | Walking directions to KC Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Low Cost Food & Wine | Norwood Road, London, SE27 9BQ | Walking directions to Low Cost 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 3UH, 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
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SW2 3UH records about 77 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SW2 3UH in St Martin's is £475,500 (about £625 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SW2 3UH, including Fenstanton Primary School (Requires improvement), City Heights E-ACT Academy (Requires improvement) and Elm Court School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SW2 3UH is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 662 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW2 3UH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,993 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SW2 3UH is Helen Hayes (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).