Tulse Hill is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 2BD is located in the Brixton Rush Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 2TP, SW2 2TJ, SW2 2TS, SW2 2SX, SW2 2LE, SW2 2TH, SW2 2SU, SW2 2SR, SW2 2TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 2BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 55.4% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 51.3% | 44.6% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SW2 2BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 62.3% | 65.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 20.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.6% | 51.8% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 35.3% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 14% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 9.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.2% | 56.4% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Other | 11.5% | 3.7% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 19.6% | 16.6% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 14.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.1% | 10.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 9.4% |
| Other Black | 8.2% | 2.3% | -5.9% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 39.7% | 39.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 13.5% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 11.9% |
In this area, just 48.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 48.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 15.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 10% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.8% | 16.2% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 14.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.8% | 48.7% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 26.8% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 7.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 6.2% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 9.8% | 0.4% | 9.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tulse Hill was 262.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% higher than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tulse Hill has the 18th highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 119th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 12 Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-11-16 | £559,365 |
| Flat 1 12 Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-12-17 | £424,673 |
| Flat 6 12 Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-01-11 | £361,917 |
| Flat 8 12 Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2013-12-20 | £534,087 |
| Flat 7 12 Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2013-11-29 | £422,802 |
SW2 2BD area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 149 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Children's Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Junior School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE | - not rated | 232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Infant School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE | - not rated | 232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Primary School 37 Effra Parade , Brixton SW2 1PL | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Trent Road , SW2 5BL | - not rated | 560 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 541 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Evelyn Grace Academy 255 Shakespeare Road , Lambeth SE24 0QN | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank University Sixth Form 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 541 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 4,985 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 5,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 5,322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 542 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Christchurch Road , SW2 2ES | - not rated | 546 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School Somerleyton Road , Brixton SW9 8ND | - not rated | 779 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars Square | 43 - 45 Tulse Hill, London | 33 yd | |
| The Great Indian Kitchen | 21 Tulse Hill, London | 78 yd | |
| Full Fat | 9 Tulse Hill, London | 78 yd | |
| Naughty Piglets | 28 Brixton Water Lane, London | 112 yd | |
| Maremma Restaurant | 36 Brixton Water Lane, London | 112 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 179 yd | |
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 179 yd | |
| The Prince Regent | 69 Dulwich Road, London | 446 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 501 yd | |
| Effra Hall Tavern | 38A Kellett Road, London | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Sovrano | Ground Floor, 33 Tulse Hill | 35 yd | |
| Tasty | Ground Floor, 23 Tulse Hill | 72 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 13 Tulse Hill, London | 78 yd | |
| Pizza Village | 15 Tulse Hill, London | 78 yd | |
| Mojo Kitchen | Hootananny, 95 Effra Road | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 57 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 495 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 697 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 837 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 132A Herne Hill, London | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 551 yd |
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 699 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 956 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.