Postcode SW2 3UP is located in a major urban area, within the St Martin's ward 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 nearest station is Tulse Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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 the United Kingdom, 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 190 ft away from SW2 3UP.
West Dulwich near SW2 3UP 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 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Brockwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Brockwell Park |
| 0.3 mi | Peabody Hill Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Peabody Hill Wood |
| 0.4 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 3UP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 3, Ethelworth Court, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3UJ | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 12, Ethelworth Court, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3UJ | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Flat D, 2, Ashurst Gardens, London, SW2 3UH | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 18, Talcott Path, London, SW2 3DD | Terraced | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 138, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3QF | Flats | Leasehold | £453,275 |
In the SW2 3UP postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 3UP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | T Jyde Minimarket | 198 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BU | Walking directions to T Jyde Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Brockwell Park Gardens, Lambeth, SE24 9BJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | KC Supermarket | 200-202 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BU | Walking directions to KC Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 3UP, 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 3UP 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 3UP in West Dulwich 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 3UP, including St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls (Good), City Heights E-ACT Academy (Good) and Fenstanton Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SW2 3UP is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 575 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SW2 3UP 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 3UP 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).