Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

TULSE HILL, SW2 2HZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TULSE HILL, SW2 2HZ.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SW2 2HZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SW2 2HZ has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 36.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SW2 2HZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tulse Hill, 0.5km from Lambeth in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within Brixton Rush Common ward and the Streatham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 2HZ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 36.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SW2 2HZ are sourced from Output Area E00016058 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 2HZ. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British31.4%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean45.9%
Other / Mixed18.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 292,500

6 sales · Mean £ 294,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SW2 2HZ has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences161
Anti-social behaviour98
Other theft47
Vehicle crime32
Criminal damage and arson30

school Local Schools

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Jubilee Primary School

Good381 pupils0.1 km
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Elm Court School

Outstanding140 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Good249 pupils0.6 km
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Holmewood Nursery School

Outstanding130 pupils0.6 km
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Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre

Good100 pupils0.7 km
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St Jude's Church of England Primary School

Good193 pupils0.7 km
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South Bank UTC

Requires Improvement272 pupils0.7 km
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Trinity Academy

Good608 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Maxy Supermarket0.9 km
  • Brockwell park pharmacy0.9 km
  • V7 Local Store0.4 km
  • Andrews1.0 km
  • Neway Food & Wine0.8 km
  • + 43 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Commercial Hotel0.8 km
  • The Florence0.7 km
  • Effra Hall Tavern0.9 km
  • The Windmill0.7 km
  • Elm Park Tavern0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

46 nearby
  • Effraspace0.6 km
  • First Come First Served0.6 km
  • Pizza Express0.9 km
  • Railton Lounge0.7 km
  • Utter Waffle0.7 km
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Brockwell Kebab0.9 km
  • Golden Canton0.8 km
  • Kyoto Sushi Bento0.9 km
  • Pizza Hot Line0.8 km
  • VSource0.7 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Half moon public house + hotel0.9 km
  • National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Herne Hill0.8 km
  • Brixton1.3 km
  • Tulse Hill1.4 km