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SW2 3UP

St Martin's

Lambeth

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
42.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

West Dulwich has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.9%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in West Dulwich is £79,620 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from SW2 3UP.

Flood risk

No risk

West Dulwich near SW2 3UP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SW2 3UP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SW2 3UP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBrockwell ParkLargeWalking directions to Brockwell Park
0.3 miPeabody Hill WoodMediumWalking directions to Peabody Hill Wood
0.4 miPalace Road Nature GardensSmallWalking directions to Palace Road Nature Gardens

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
9,237.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.2(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.6(-49%)
Vehicle crime
9.77(+4%)
Other theft
8.5(-26%)
Drugs
7.65(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
133
31.44%
Other White
74
17.49%
Caribbean
59
13.95%
African
57
13.48%
Other Black
26
6.15%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
175
51.78%
No qualifications
48
14.2%
Level 3 (A level)
38
11.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
10.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
7.1%
Total 16+ residents: 338

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
60
30.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
25%
Owns with a mortgage
43
21.94%
Social rents from council
24
12.24%
Owns outright
16
8.16%
Total households: 196

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3UP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SW2 3UP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 2025Flat 3, Ethelworth Court, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3UJFlatsLeasehold£315,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 12, Ethelworth Court, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3UJFlatsLeasehold£350,000
30 Sept 2025Flat D, 2, Ashurst Gardens, London, SW2 3UHFlatsLeasehold£295,000
28 Feb 202518, Talcott Path, London, SW2 3DDTerracedLeasehold£315,000
19 Aug 2025138, Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3QFFlatsLeasehold£453,275

Schools

In the SW2 3UP postcode area, located within West Dulwich, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SW2 3UP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miSecondarySt Martin in the Fields High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryCity Heights E-ACT AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryFenstanton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SW2 3UP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SW2 3UP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miT Jyde Minimarket198 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BUWalking directions to T Jyde Minimarket
0.3 miLondisBrockwell Park Gardens, Lambeth, SE24 9BJWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miKC Supermarket200-202 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3BUWalking directions to KC Supermarket
0.3 miTesco Express109 Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2QBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miLow Cost Food & WineNorwood Road, London, SE27 9BQWalking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine

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 3UP, 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

Helen Hayes

Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictLambethE09000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyDulwich and West NorwoodE14001205
WardSt Martin'sE05014109
ParishLambeth, unparished areaE43000212
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West DulwichE02000642
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lambeth 025DE01003169
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SW2 3UP

Is SW2 3UP (West Dulwich) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near SW2 3UP?

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.

What schools are near SW2 3UP?

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.

What is the nearest station to SW2 3UP?

The closest station to SW2 3UP is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 575 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SW2 3UP?

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).

Who represents SW2 3UP (West Dulwich) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).