Tulse Hill is in London and in Lambeth district. SW2 3UJ is located in the St Martin's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tulse Hill, London, SW2 3UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SW2 3UH, SW2 3UL, SW2 2QT, SW2 2QN, SW2 3QA, SW2 3QE, SW2 2QE, SW2 2PH, SW2 2QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SW2 3UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49% | 48.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.8% 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 | 57.9% | 59.8% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 21.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 21.1% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.3% | 55% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 29.7% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 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.
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 51.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 14.2% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.4% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.2% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 51.8% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 18.0% |
| Other | 9.9% | 1.8% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.7% 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% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 11.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 11.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 20.7% | 13.9% | -6.8% | 1.0% | 12.9% |
| Other Black | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 43.7% | 52.7% | 9.0% | 81.4% | -28.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 67.4% | 63.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 8% | 13.4% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 9.9% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.1% | 63.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 25.5% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 3.5% | -17.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tulse Hill was 173.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% higher than the St Martin's average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tulse Hill has the 3rd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in St Martin's and the 202nd highest crime rate of 769 local areas in Lambeth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% 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 12 Ethelworth Court Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-28 | £341,632 |
| Flat 3 Ethelworth Court Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-03-28 | £307,469 |
| 149C Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-12-20 | £462,820 |
| Flat 2 Ethelworth Court Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2019-03-27 | £307,327 |
| Flat 12 Ethelworth Court Tulse Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2017-10-06 | £350,585 |
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Triangle Nursery School 35 Effra Parade , SW2 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,466 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 | 1,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytree Nursery School 4 Allingham Road , SW4 8EG | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenstanton Junior School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fenstanton Primary School Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 2out of 4 | 385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Primary School Strand Centre , Elm Park SW2 2EH | - not rated | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Upper Tulse Hill , Lambeth SW2 2RL | 2out of 4 | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Streatham Wells Primary School 50 Palace Road , SW2 3NJ | - not rated | 712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 72 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Martin in the Fields High School for Girls 155 Tulse Hill , SW2 3UP | - not rated | 72 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| City Heights E-ACT Academy 33 Abbots Park , Tulse Hill SW2 3PW | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dick Sheppard School Tulse Hill , SW2 2QA | - not rated | 719 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elmgreen School Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,604 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorringe Park Middle School Sandy Lane , CR4 2HD | - not rated | 5,371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,462 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 | 1,608 yd | Academy 16 to 19 sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Clapham Sixth Form 73 Kings Avenue , SW4 8DX | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Bank Colleges 45 Clapham Common Southside , Clapham Common SW4 9BL | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College Malwood Road , SW12 8EN | - not rated | 3,110 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 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,336 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 | 625 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Centre Christchurch Road , SW2 2ES | - not rated | 710 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School Christchurch Road , Streatham Hill SW2 3ES | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noah's Ark School St Cuthbert's Church , Elmcourt Road SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House School for the Hearing Impaired Elmcourt Road , Tulse Hill SE27 9BZ | - not rated | 898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Cactus | 178A Norwood Road, London | 620 yd | |
| First Come First Served | Brockwell Hall Brockwell Park, 63 Brockwell Park Gardens | 623 yd | |
| Cafe Castelo | 369 Norwood Road, London | 625 yd | |
| Siam Niyom | 347 Norwood Road, London | 625 yd | |
| Tulse Hill Cafe | 385 Norwood Road, London | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulse Hill Tavern | Tulse Hill Hotel, 150 Norwood Road | 455 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern, 7 Station Rise | 669 yd | |
| Elm Park Tavern | 76 Elm Park, London | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Kebab | 14 Norwood Road, London | 384 yd | |
| Godfather Pizza | Shop, 152 Norwood Road | 553 yd | |
| A.K. Chicken | Ground Floor, 190 Norwood Road | 648 yd | |
| London Pizza | 379 Norwood Road, London | 698 yd | |
| Kyoto Sushi Bento | Business, 278 Rosendale Road | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 364 - 366 Norwood Road, London | 568 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | 178 Norwood Road, London | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Martin In The Fields High School For Girls TULSE HILL | 67 yd | |
| City Heights E-Act Academy ABBOTS PARK | 368 yd | |
| Mckenzie Boxing Fitness (Closed) Norwood Road | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Streatham Wells Primary School PALACE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 682 yd |
| The Elmgreen School ELMCOURT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 921 yd |
| Brockwell Park DULWICH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 943 yd |
| Rosendale Playing Fields ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE SPORTS GROUND ROSENDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Hillside Gardens KINGSMEAD ROAD | tennis courts | 984 yd |
| Brockwell Lido DULWICH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,083 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.