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SM2 5BS

Brighton Road

Sutton South

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Detailed insights for SM2 5BS

Overview

Postcode SM2 5BS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
32.5%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

32.5%

Approximately 32.5% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM2 5BS.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM2 5BS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.9 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches
0.9 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM2 5BS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
15,888.9 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
112
39.3%
Other White
63
22.11%
Other Asian
21
7.37%
Pakistani
13
4.56%
African
13
4.56%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
36.15%
No qualifications
39
18.31%
Level 3 (A level)
30
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
40.65%
Social rents from council
30
24.39%
Owns with a mortgage
17
13.82%
Owns outright
16
13.01%
Other social rented
10
8.13%
Total households: 123

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 2026Flat 2, Quinn Lodge, 7, Cavendish Road, Sutton, SM2 5FYFlatsLeasehold£450,000
10 Apr 2026Flat 15, Melford Court, 3 - 5, Cavendish Road, Sutton, SM2 5ETFlatsLeasehold£173,000
05 Dec 2025Flat 6, Melford Court, 3 - 5, Cavendish Road, Sutton, SM2 5ETFlatsLeasehold£240,000
29 Jul 202512, Cavendish Road, Sutton, SM2 5ETDetachedFreehold£700,000
26 Mar 2026Flat 1, 21, Cavendish Road, Sutton, SM2 5EYFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the SM2 5BS 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 5BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDevonshire Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableOrchard Hill CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableGreenholm SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM2 5BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM2 5BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressBrighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodBrighton Road, Sutton, SM1 1JAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miLondisSutton Court Road, Sutton, SM1 1HNWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miFone And VapeBank Mews, Sutton, SM1 1HFWalking directions to Fone And Vape
0.3 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 5BS, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM2 5BS

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

The area around SM2 5BS 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 5BS?

The median sale price around SM2 5BS 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 5BS?

There are 19 schools close to SM2 5BS, including Devonshire Primary School (Good), Orchard Hill College (Outstanding) and Greenholm School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM2 5BS?

The closest station to SM2 5BS is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 310 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM2 5BS?

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

The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM2 5BS 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.