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SM2 5ER

Cavendish Road

Sutton South

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Overview

Postcode SM2 5ER 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 0.3 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
71.6%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Sutton South & Shanklin has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,747 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% 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

71.6%

Approximately 71.6% 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 5ER.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM2 5ER
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.8 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches
1 mi

5

Belmont

Southern

Walking directions to Belmont

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM2 5ER
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
14,561.4 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
166
66.67%
Other White
23
9.24%
Other Asian
14
5.62%
Pakistani
9
3.61%
Other
7
2.81%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
31.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
26.36%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.3%
Apprenticeship
18
7.53%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
126
68.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
14.75%
Owns with a mortgage
16
8.74%
Owns outright
7
3.83%
Social rents from council
5
2.73%
Total households: 183

Property prices in Sutton South

Median price£318,000
Price per sq ft£458
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£252K – £396K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 (about £458 per square foot) in Sutton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,230,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£965,000£583
Semi-Detached11£750,000£458
Terraced9£575,000£555
Flats114£306,000£446

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£610,000£317,500£527,000£460,000
2017£615,000£289,150£603,000£518,750
2018£868,750£290,000£610,000£485,000
2019£750,000£290,000£595,000£421,000
2020£810,000£310,000£717,000£530,000
2021£931,250£300,000£692,500£550,000
2022£942,500£315,000£861,000£476,000
2023£918,000£308,500£707,500£540,000
2024£992,500£315,000£726,000£532,500
2025£945,000£311,500£800,000£587,500
2026£313,000£780,500£463,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£545£428£493£427
2017£538£440£396£474
2018£425£422£557£468
2019£434£413£402£455
2020£446£433£439£477
2021£496£439£479£512
2022£564£465£573£560
2023£492£464£534£527
2024£581£472£516£569
2025£455£465£535£507
2026£439£391£579
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 2026Flat 1, 21, Cavendish Road, Sutton, SM2 5EYFlatsLeasehold£220,000
12 Dec 2025Flat 14, Hampton Lodge, 15, Cavendish Road, Sutton, SM2 5EYFlatsLeasehold£115,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 6, Hampton Lodge, 15, Cavendish Road, Sutton, SM2 5EYFlatsLeasehold£215,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 1, 31, Cavendish Road, Sutton, SM2 5EYFlatsLeasehold£242,000
17 Jul 2025Flat 3, 31, Cavendish Road, Sutton, SM2 5EYFlatsLeasehold£238,000

Schools

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableGreenholm SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableOrchard Hill CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SM2 5ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM2 5ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressBrighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodBrighton Road, Sutton, SM1 1JAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miLondisSutton Court Road, Sutton, SM1 1HNWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miSainsbury's Local1-3 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1DFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miFone And VapeBank Mews, Sutton, SM1 1HFWalking directions to Fone And Vape

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district.

Band A£1,586
Band B£1,850
Band C£2,114
Band D£2,379
Band E£2,907
Band F£3,436
Band G£3,964
Band H£4,757

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 5ER, 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 5ER

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

The area around SM2 5ER 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 5ER?

The median sale price around SM2 5ER in Sutton South is £318,000 (about £458 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM2 5ER?

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

What is the nearest station to SM2 5ER?

The closest station to SM2 5ER is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 413 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM2 5ER?

SM2 5ER scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,747 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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