Postcode Analysis Lambeth, London

HILLSIDE GARDENS, SW2 3HJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE GARDENS, SW2 3HJ.

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Population

388

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 64,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SW2 3HJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British60.1%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean24.2%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences138
Anti-social behaviour108
Vehicle crime41
Other theft37
Public order35

school Local Schools

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Streatham Wells Primary

Good0.2 km
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Fenstanton Primary School

Good376 pupils0.4 km
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City Heights E-ACT Academy

Good593 pupils0.4 km
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Hitherfield Primary School

Good637 pupils0.4 km
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St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls

Good477 pupils0.7 km
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The Orchard School

Outstanding208 pupils0.7 km
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The Livity School

Good100 pupils0.7 km
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The Elmgreen School

Good1081 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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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

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