Tulse Hill is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 2PR 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 2PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 2PP, SW2 2PS, SW2 2QB, SW2 2DQ, SW2 2NH, SW2 2YN, SW2 2DH, SW2 2HD, SW2 2DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 2PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% 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 | 51.3% | 55.5% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 44.5% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 2PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 53.1% | 53.7% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 35.4% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 51.3% | 59.6% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 34% | 27.6% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 62.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 12.5% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 4.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 5.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 8.4% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.5% | 62.7% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 28.9% |
| Other | 10.1% | 2.4% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 11% | 6.9% | -4.1% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 59.4% | 66.5% | 7.1% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 9% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
In this area, 62% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.7% | 62% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 16.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 2.3% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.5% | 11.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 10.6% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 61.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 20.2% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.6% | 3.5% | -23.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 4.7% | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tulse Hill was 116.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tulse Hill has the 55th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 350th highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

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 A 42 Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2023-05-12 | £384,265 |
| Flat B 42 Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-04-27 | £368,959 |
| Flat A 42 Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-02-10 | £390,437 |
| Flat A 42 Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,550 | 2014-05-16 | £429,064 |
| Flat B 42 Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2008-10-10 | £304,089 |
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 25 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,071 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 | 1,141 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | - not rated | 3,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Primary School Strand Centre , Elm Park SW2 2EH | - not rated | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , Lambeth SW2 2RL | 2out of 4 | 374 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Junior School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Infant School Tulse Hill Estate , Tulse Hill SW2 2JE | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Community 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 | 279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 568 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,918 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 | 1,113 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,770 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 | 1,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,631 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 | 214 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 235 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School Christchurch Road , Streatham Hill SW2 3ES | - not rated | 678 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oleander Preparatory School 235 Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1NR | - not rated | 818 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chartswood Education Centre St John's Hall , Guernsey Grove SE24 9DE | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Think Positive Fashion Cafe | Ground Floor, 62 Elm Park | 372 yd | |
| Le Daily Corner | 21 Upper Tulse Hill, London | 529 yd | |
| First Come First Served | Brockwell Hall Brockwell Park, 63 Brockwell Park Gardens | 573 yd | |
| Stars Square | 43 - 45 Tulse Hill, London | 731 yd | |
| Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society | 6 Coburg Crescent, London | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Tavern | 76 Elm Park, London | 342 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 822 yd | |
| The Prince Regent | 69 Dulwich Road, London | 865 yd | |
| Hootananny | 95 Effra Road, London | 912 yd | |
| Effra Social | 89 Effra Road, London | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Thanks | 31 Upper Tulse Hill, London | 529 yd | |
| Brockwell Kebab | 14 Norwood Road, London | 693 yd | |
| Il Sovrano | Ground Floor, 33 Tulse Hill | 737 yd | |
| Brockwell Park Playground Kiosk | Playground, Brockwell Park | 773 yd | |
| Tasty | Ground Floor, 23 Tulse Hill | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 676 yd | |
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 798 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 855 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 1,016 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 562 yd | |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 738 yd | |
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 765 yd |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 993 yd |
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,007 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.