Tulse Hill is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 2HP is located in the Brixton Rush Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Streatham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 2HS, SW2 2HR, SW2 2HX, SW2 2TA, SW2 2TN, SW2 2HH, SW2 2ST, SW2 2HT, SW2 2HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 2HP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.8% of the population 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 | 52.3% | 57.8% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 6.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 42.2% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -6.8% |
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 2HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64% 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 | 57.1% | 64% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 26.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22% | 16.2% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -28.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 51.7% | 49.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 38.1% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 18.4% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.8% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 40.8% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 17.4% | 6.1% | -11.3% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.1% 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 | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 22% | 22.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 19.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.7% | 16.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 15.8% |
| Other Black | 14% | 7.4% | -6.6% | 0.5% | 6.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| White | 28.3% | 27.1% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -54.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, just 47.4% 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 | 53.1% | 47.4% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 16.6% | 17.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 14.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.6% | 19.7% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 18.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38.5% 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 | 52.3% | 47.6% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 38.5% | 32.8% | 9.8% | 28.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 5% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 3% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.3% | 5.9% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 4.2% | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.2% | 37.2% | -18.0% |
| Christian | 63.9% | 46.2% | 17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tulse Hill was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Brixton Rush Common average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% 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 4 Eccleston House Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-07-11 | £185,078 |
| Flat 13 Eccleston House Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-07-09 | £314,624 |
| Flat 21 Eccleston House Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2022-12-19 | £379,257 |
| Flat 19 Eccleston House Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-05-30 | £366,359 |
| Flat 19 Eccleston House Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-08-08 | £357,200 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2HP has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 6 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2HP has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 6 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
SW2 2HP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SW2 2HP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 541 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 | 612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 821 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 | 3,221 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 | 116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Infant School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE | - not rated | 116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Primary School 37 Effra Parade , Brixton SW2 1PL | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's Church of England Primary School Regent Road , Herne Hill SE24 0EL | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Utc 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 678 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford County Middle School Chilmark Road , Norbury SW16 5HB | - not rated | 5,452 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 678 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,268 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills 1, Sutherland Street , Pimlico SW1V 4LD | - not rated | 5,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunraven School 94-98 Leigham Court Road , SW16 2QB | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 5,159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Centre Christchurch Road , SW2 2ES | - not rated | 376 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 638 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brixton College for Further Education 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | - not rated | 679 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JUS Education 12a Danbury Mews , SM6 0BY | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Olive School Somerleyton Road , Brixton SW9 8ND | - not rated | 934 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 180 yd | |
| The Great Indian Kitchen | 21 Tulse Hill, London | 260 yd | |
| Full Fat | 9 Tulse Hill, London | 260 yd | |
| Naughty Piglets | 28 Brixton Water Lane, London | 292 yd | |
| Maremma Restaurant | 36 Brixton Water Lane, London | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 364 yd | |
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 364 yd | |
| The Prince Regent | 69 Dulwich Road, London | 456 yd | |
| Elm Park Tavern | 76 Elm Park, London | 547 yd | |
| The White Horse | The White Horse Public House, 94 Brixton Hill | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Sovrano | Ground Floor, 33 Tulse Hill | 187 yd | |
| Tasty | Ground Floor, 23 Tulse Hill | 254 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 13 Tulse Hill, London | 260 yd | |
| Pizza Village | 15 Tulse Hill, London | 260 yd | |
| Mojo Kitchen | Hootananny, 95 Effra Road | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 131 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 610 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 682 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 132A Herne Hill, London | 886 yd | |
| Tesco | 13 Acre Lane, London | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 510 yd |
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 948 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 1,062 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.