SW2 3HJ is a safe, established residential area on Hillside Gardens, 0.6km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Streatham Hill East ward and the Streatham constituency.
This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 3HJ are sourced from Output Area E00015816 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSIDE GARDENS, SW2 3HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE GARDENS, SW2 3HJ.
388
37
£ 64,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 3HJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SW2 3HJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 3HJ. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 325,000
7 sales · Mean £ 312,047
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW2 3HJ has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Streatham Wells Primary
Fenstanton Primary School
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Hitherfield Primary School
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
The Orchard School
The Livity School
The Elmgreen School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- La Parisienne0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Trinity Food \& Wine0.9 km
- Deejay Chemist0.6 km
- Fish Tale0.8 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Sahins Lounge0.8 km
- Efes Restaurant0.8 km
- The Lal Baag1.0 km
- Batch & Co0.8 km
- Cafe Zara0.8 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Knowles Of Norwood0.8 km
- Tulse Hill Tavern0.6 km
- Streatham Wine House0.8 km
- Railway Tavern0.6 km
- Porky's Wine Bar0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Happy Garden0.8 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.8 km
- The Coffee Cabin0.9 km
- PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA0.8 km
- Ace Plaice0.9 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Leigham Court Hotel0.8 km
- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tulse Hill0.7 km
- Streatham Hill1.0 km
- West Norwood1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SW23HJ · Data under Open Government Licence