School Catchments and House Prices in Tulse Hill
In the Tulse Hill area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 2 schools Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
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In the Tulse Hill area, 1 school was graded Outstanding and 2 schools Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
How the Tulse Hill school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £650,000 and a detached home averages £975,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Tulse Hill area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Tulse Hill.
Catchment is not a promise
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Tulse Hill numbers
The schools families ask about here are Jubilee Primary School, The Elmgreen School, Elm Court School and Fenstanton Primary School. 3 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Tulse Hill to London Blackfriars takes about 20 min.
By price, Tulse Hill ranks 149 of the 320 London locations we cover, at £650,000 against a county average of £732,469. Band D council tax here is £2,047, against an average of £2,121 across the county locations we cover.
How Tulse Hill scores for different buyers
Tulse Hill is a leafy, Victorian, increasingly sought-after south-London district.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Tulse Hill property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | Brockwell Park and the Lido, a mix of Good local schools (Jubilee Primary is Good, The Elmgreen is a Good secondary, Elm Court is an Outstanding special school), period family houses and a good commute make this a strong family area, though Fenstanton Primary was rated Requires improvement, so check the latest position. |
| Young professionals | ★★★★★ | A leafy, characterful area between buzzy Brixton and leafy Dulwich, with its own Thameslink and Southern station and Brixton (Victoria line) close by, relatively good value for the area and well suited to professionals. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★★☆ | Purpose-built and converted flats (often around £350,000 to £500,000) offer a genuine way into a leafy Lambeth district with parks, schools and good rail links, more accessible than Clapham or Dulwich, if still at London prices. |
| Upsizers | ★★★★☆ | Large Victorian terraces and villas give real family space and period character, at a premium, but below Dulwich and Herne Hill values, with Brockwell Park and good rail links. |
| Commuters | ★★★★☆ | Tulse Hill station (Thameslink and Southern) runs direct into Blackfriars, Farringdon, St Pancras and London Bridge, with Brixton (Victoria line) a short hop away, a strong commute, though there is no Tube in Tulse Hill itself. |
Families
People wanting green space, schools and period homes with a good commute, Brockwell Park and the Lido, Jubilee Primary (Good), The Elmgreen (Good secondary) and Elm Court (Outstanding special), with Thameslink, Southern and the Victoria line nearby.
Young professionals
People wanting a leafy, characterful area between buzzy Brixton and leafy Dulwich, relatively good value for the area, with a direct train and the Victoria line close by.
First-time buyers
People wanting a way into a leafy Lambeth district, purpose-built, converted and ex-local-authority flats (often around £350,000 to £500,000), more accessible than Clapham or Dulwich, with parks and good rail links.
Tulse Hill is known locally for Brockwell Park & the Brockwell Lido, and Brockwell Park. Brockwell Park and the Brockwell Lido, one of south London's best-loved parks and a historic 1930s open-air pool, on Tulse Hill's doorstep.
Practical detail for Tulse Hill: the SW2 (parts SE24 / SE27) postcode district, Tulse Hill (Thameslink & Southern, Zone 3), direct to Blackfriars, City Thameslink, Farringdon, St Pancras & London Bridge; nearest Tube is Brixton (Victoria line) and nearest A and E is King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill) or St Thomas' (a bus/drive), verify with NHS.
Tulse Hill at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Jubilee Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| The Elmgreen School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Elm Court School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Fenstanton Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Tulse Hill
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £65,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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