SW2 2PT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tulse Hill, 0.7km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the Streatham constituency.
For families considering a move, SW2 2PT represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Lambeth.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SW2 2PT are sourced from Output Area E00016034 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TULSE HILL, SW2 2PT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TULSE HILL, SW2 2PT.
362
39
£ 49,400 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SW2 2PT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SW2 2PT is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £395k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SW2 2PT. The average age is 38.5. 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
£ 440,000
4 sales · Mean £ 417,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SW2 2PT has low crime rates — 42 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
Elm Court School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
The Orchard School
Holmewood Nursery School
City Heights E-ACT Academy
Fenstanton Primary School
Jubilee Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Sultan0.8 km
- Railway Tavern1.0 km
- The Hand In Hand0.9 km
- The White Horse1.0 km
- Elm Park Tavern0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Bombay Inn0.8 km
- McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
- Stars Restaurant0.8 km
- The Clink Restaurant1.0 km
- Asafo Restaurant0.8 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Bakers Dozen Caribbean Roots0.9 km
- Town Chicken \& Pizza0.8 km
- A.K. Chicken0.9 km
- Best Kebab1.0 km
- Bramwells Fish \& Chips0.8 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Jones The Butcher0.9 km
- Brasileira Quality Brazilian Butcher0.9 km
- Methu Convenience1.0 km
- Village Masaleh0.9 km
- Best One0.3 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tulse Hill1.0 km
- Herne Hill1.1 km
- Streatham Hill1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW22PT · Data under Open Government Licence