SW2 3PH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Trees, 0.3km from Tulse Hill in Lambeth. Administratively it sits within St Martin's ward and the Streatham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SW2 3PH is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k. 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 3PH are sourced from Output Area E00016041 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH TREES, SW2 3PH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH TREES, SW2 3PH.
509
35
£ 49,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 70% social renting, SW2 3PH 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 3PH. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 320,000
3 sales · Mean £ 329,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SW2 3PH is moderate at 52 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
Fenstanton Primary School
City Heights E-ACT Academy
St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls
Streatham Wells Primary
The Elmgreen School
The Orchard School
Hitherfield Primary School
Elm Court School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- Maxy Supermarket0.6 km
- V7 Local Store1.0 km
- Carlos Wine Bar0.4 km
- R J Food \& Wine0.9 km
- Mercarto0.9 km
- + 31 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- First Come First Served0.9 km
- Iberico0.9 km
- Sweet Portugal0.8 km
- Butter Up Cafe0.4 km
- Delicious Cafe0.8 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Brockwell Kebab0.6 km
- Kyoto Sushi Bento1.0 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
- Mama Pollo0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Elm Park Tavern1.0 km
- Knowles Of Norwood0.8 km
- Tulse Hill Tavern0.3 km
- Railway Tavern0.4 km
- Streatham Wine House1.0 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-operative Food0.3 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Foods0.9 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- National Probation Services Bail Hostel0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tulse Hill0.5 km
- West Norwood1.2 km
- Streatham Hill1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Tulse Hill Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SW23PH · Data under Open Government Licence