Upper Tulse Hill is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 2SD 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 Upper Tulse Hill, London, SW2 2SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 2AS, SW2 2SG, SW2 2AW, SW2 2AR, SW2 2SA, SW2 3SB, SW2 2AN, SW2 2AP, SW2 2AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SW2 2SD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 47.5% | 53% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 52.5% | 47% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 2SD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.5% 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 | 68.7% | 70.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.3% | 17.4% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -26.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 4.3% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 54.9% | 68.9% | 14.0% | 48.4% | 20.5% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 20.8% | -16.5% | 33.6% | -12.8% |
| Fair health | 6% | 6.4% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 68.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 9% | -2.2% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 53% | 68.2% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 34.4% |
| Other | 12.4% | 2% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67% 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 | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 4.3% | -8.0% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 64.4% | 67% | 2.6% | 81.4% | -14.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 11.3% | 10.6% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 58.1% | 58.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 15.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 3.9% | -6.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.6% | 16.3% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 15.0% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.3% | 58.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 15.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 10.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.1% | 11.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 4.6% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 9.8% | 0.4% | 9.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 4.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Tulse Hill was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.5% lower than the Brixton Acre Lane average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Tulse Hill has the 9th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Brixton Acre Lane and the 49th lowest crime rate of 793 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Upper Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-06-10 | £272,798 |
| 21A - 21B Upper Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2023-11-02 | £214,519 |
| 21A Upper Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2015-06-30 | £231,037 |
| 23 Upper Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,500 | 2015-02-20 | £287,077 |
| 31 Upper Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2007-09-27 | £445,690 |
SW2 2SD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
SW2 2SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood Nursery School 66 Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RW | 4out of 4 | 295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Effra Nursery School and Early Years Centre 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 25 William Bonney Estate , Clapham Crescent SW4 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balham Nursery School 72 Endlesham Road , Balham SW12 8JL | 4out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , SW2 2RL | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Atkins Primary School New Park Road , SW2 4JP | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School Cotherstone Road , Streatham SW2 3NF | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchard School Christchurch Road , SW2 3ES | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jubilee Primary School Tulse Hill , SW2 2JE | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Academy Brixton Hill , Brixton SW2 1QS | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank UTC 56 Brixton Hill , SW2 1QS | 2out of 4 | 864 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Clapham Clarence Avenue , SW4 8LD | - not rated | 870 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , Clapham | - not rated | 891 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambeth College 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 2,107 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Court School Elm Park , SW2 2EF | 4out of 4 | 458 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 24 Thornton Road , SW12 0LF | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Michael Tippett College Belthorn Crescent , Weir Road SW12 0NS | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Livity School Adare Walk , Streatham SW16 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Steiner School 9 Weir Road , SW12 0LT | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Daily Corner | 21 Upper Tulse Hill, London | 11 yd | |
| Think Positive Fashion Cafe | Ground Floor, 62 Elm Park | 196 yd | |
| Bombay Inn | Ground Floor, 252 Brixton Hill | 355 yd | |
| Amira Kitchen | 24 - 26 New Park Road, London | 358 yd | |
| Bombay Kitchen | 48 New Park Road, London | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Tavern | 76 Elm Park, London | 208 yd | |
| The Sultan | The Sultan Public House, 37-39 New Park Road | 294 yd | |
| The Hand In Hand | 61 New Park Road, London | 518 yd | |
| Crown And Sceptre Ltd | The Crown And Sceptre, Streatham Hill | 600 yd | |
| The Windmill | Windmill Public House, Blenheim Gardens | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten Thanks | 31 Upper Tulse Hill, London | 11 yd | |
| Chicken Treat | 54 New Park Road, London | 387 yd | |
| Town Chicken \& Pizza | 272 Brixton Hill, London | 422 yd | |
| Paya Cuisine | 270A Brixton Hill, London | 422 yd | |
| Bramwells Fish \& Chips | Ground Floor, 280 Brixton Hill | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 144 Brixton Hill, London | 383 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 266 - 270 Brixton Hill, London | 422 yd | |
| Tesco | 30A Streatham Place, London | 620 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Tulse Hill, London | 773 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 76 Brixton Hill, London | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hmp Brixton BRIXTON BRIXTON JEBB AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 506 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (London Clapham South) Mullins Place | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 1,005 yd | |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 1,017 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 | 14.3% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.