SW2 3UP is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the Dulwich and West Norwood constituency.
Day-to-day life in SW2 3UP has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 3UP are sourced from Output Area E00016008 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SW2 3UP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SW2 3UP.
424
35
£ 62,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 3UP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, SW2 3UP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 3UP. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 3UP is moderate at 54 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
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Fenstanton Primary School
The Orchard School
Streatham Wells Primary
Elm Court School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
The Elmgreen School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- V7 Local Store0.8 km
- Deejay Chemist0.4 km
- K C News0.4 km
- Londis0.9 km
- The Tinder Box0.5 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Tulse Hill Tavern0.4 km
- Railway Tavern0.5 km
- Elm Park Tavern0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Saray restaurant1.0 km
- First Come First Served0.6 km
- Umana yana1.0 km
- Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society0.6 km
- Bon Velo (Norwood )1.0 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Brockwell Kebab0.3 km
- Kyoto Sushi Bento0.7 km
- Fireaway pizza herne hill1.0 km
- No.2 chinese1.0 km
- The chutney1.0 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tulse Hill0.6 km
- Herne Hill1.1 km
- West Dulwich1.4 km
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