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SM2 5AS

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Sutton South

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Detailed insights for SM2 5AS

Overview

Postcode SM2 5AS 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 & Shanklin area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton South & Shanklin is £74,463 per year. The nearest station is Sutton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Manor Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Sutton South & Shanklin has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,054 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Sutton South & Shanklin has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Sutton South & Shanklin is £74,463 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 187 ft away from SM2 5AS.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton South & Shanklin near SM2 5AS 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM2 5AS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 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 5AS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park
0.5 miWarren ParkSmallWalking directions to Warren Park

Area Profile

Population
431
Population density
13,738 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.72(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.14(-25%)
Public order
6.04(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.04(-12%)
Burglary
4.53(-17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
32.79%
Other White
108
25.12%
Indian
56
13.02%
Other Asian
26
6.05%
Pakistani
16
3.72%
Total population: 430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
42.9%
No qualifications
65
17.76%
Level 3 (A level)
52
14.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
10.11%
Apprenticeship
22
6.01%
Total 16+ residents: 366

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
152
63.87%
Owns outright
62
26.05%
Other forms of private rent
10
4.2%
Other social rented
8
3.36%
Owns with a mortgage
5
2.1%
Total households: 238

Property prices in Sutton South

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £319,000 (about £5,000 per square metre) 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
Flats101£300,000£4,829
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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Apr 20258A, Station Parade, Sutton, SM2 5ADOtherLeasehold£95,000
20 Nov 2025Ground Floor Flat, 13, Cedar Road, Sutton, SM2 5DAFlatsLeasehold£314,000
11 Sept 202517, Cedar Road, Sutton, SM2 5DAOtherFreehold£310,800
09 Jul 2025Flat 12, 12, Cedar Road, Sutton, SM2 5DAFlatsLeasehold£190,000
14 Mar 202511B, Cedar Road, Sutton, SM2 5DAFlatsLeasehold£344,000

Schools

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

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

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableSutton College of Learning for AdultsMiscellaneous

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSutton High School GDSTOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM2 5AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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 miTesco ExpressBrighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miFone And VapeBank Mews, Sutton, SM1 1HFWalking directions to Fone And Vape
0.2 miDynamic LocalBank Mews, Sutton, SM1 4RAWalking directions to Dynamic Local

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 5AS, 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 & ShanklinE02000860
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 021CE01004150
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SM2 5AS

Is SM2 5AS (Sutton South & Shanklin) safe?

The area around SM2 5AS records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.

What is the average house price near SM2 5AS?

The median sale price around SM2 5AS in Sutton South & Shanklin is £319,000 (about £5,000 per square metre) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM2 5AS?

There are 19 schools close to SM2 5AS, 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 5AS?

The closest station to SM2 5AS is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 97 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM2 5AS?

SM2 5AS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,054 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM2 5AS (Sutton South & Shanklin) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM2 5AS is Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Asif Hirani (Liberal Democrats), Richard Clifton (Liberal Democrats) and Trish Fivey (Liberal Democrats).

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.