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SM2 5AE

Sutton South

Sutton

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Detailed insights for SM2 5AE

Overview

Postcode SM2 5AE is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton South ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Sutton South West area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sutton South West is £75,999 per year. The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Manor Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Sutton South West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Sutton South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Sutton South West is £75,999 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 40 ft away from SM2 5AE.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton South West near SM2 5AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Sutton located about 0 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM2 5AE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.8 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.9 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM2 5AE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
7,472.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.53(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.44(+13%)
Burglary
14.09(+158%)
Other theft
12.97(+13%)
Drugs
10.71(+73%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
108
40.3%
Other White
46
17.16%
Indian
22
8.21%
Other Asian
18
6.72%
Other
16
5.97%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
51.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.31%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.86%
No qualifications
20
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
36.92%
Owns with a mortgage
43
33.08%
Owns outright
29
22.31%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.85%
Shared ownership
2
1.54%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Sutton South

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 in Sutton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sutton South in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£1,210,000£5,257
Flats103£300,000£4,837
Semi-Detached10£805,000£5,826
Terraced9£575,000£5,466

10 year median price trend in Sutton South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton South.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5AE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5AE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Apr 20258A, Station Parade, Sutton, SM2 5ADOtherLeasehold£95,000
13 Jan 2026Flat 6, Mulgrave Hall, Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6LGFlatsLeasehold£355,000
29 May 2025Flat 26, 1, Railway Walk, Sutton, SM1 4FRFlatsLeasehold£180,000
25 Sept 202519, Mulgrave Manor, Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6LQFlatsLeasehold£315,000
08 Aug 202513, Mulgrave Manor, Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6LQFlatsLeasehold£335,000

Schools

In the SM2 5AE postcode area, located within Sutton South West, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM2 5AE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableOrchard Hill CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableSutton College of Learning for AdultsMiscellaneous

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSutton High School GDSTOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM2 5AE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM2 5AE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressBrighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodBrighton Road, Sutton, SM1 1JAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miLondisSutton Court Road, Sutton, SM1 1HNWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miFone And VapeBank Mews, Sutton, SM1 1HFWalking directions to Fone And Vape
0.2 miMorrisons31 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1DDWalking directions to Morrisons

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,513
Band B£1,765
Band C£2,018
Band D£2,270
Band E£2,774
Band F£3,278
Band G£3,783
Band H£4,539

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SM2 5AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Asif Hirani

Sutton South - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Richard Clifton

Sutton South - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Trish Fivey

Sutton South - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Luke Taylor

Sutton and Cheam - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSuttonE09000029
Parliamentary ConstituencySutton and CheamE14001534
WardSutton SouthE05013767
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sutton South WestE02000857
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 018AE01004152
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM2 5AE

Is SM2 5AE (Sutton South West) safe?

The area around SM2 5AE records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.

What is the average house price near SM2 5AE?

The median sale price around SM2 5AE in Sutton South West is £318,000 (about £5,000 per square metre) based on 126 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM2 5AE?

There are 19 schools close to SM2 5AE, including Orchard Hill College (Outstanding), Sutton College of Learning for Adults and Sutton High School GDST. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM2 5AE?

The closest station to SM2 5AE is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 65 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM2 5AE?

SM2 5AE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.