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SM2 5GQ

Sutton South

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Overview

Postcode SM2 5GQ 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton South West is £75,999 per year. The nearest station is Sutton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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
27.7%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Sutton South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,271 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% 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

27.7%

Approximately 27.7% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton South West near SM2 5GQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM2 5GQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.9 mi

5

Belmont

Southern

Walking directions to Belmont
0.9 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
12,708.3 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
159
51.62%
Other White
34
11.04%
Pakistani
22
7.14%
African
17
5.52%
Other
16
5.19%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
34.57%
No qualifications
51
20.99%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
35.85%
Owns outright
38
23.9%
Social rents from council
26
16.35%
Other social rented
18
11.32%
Owns with a mortgage
17
10.69%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Sutton South

Median price£318,000
Price per sq ft£460
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£252K – £420K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 (about £460 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-Detached13£800,000£460
Terraced10£569,000£531
Flats116£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 5GQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5GQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 2026Flat 17, Lavender Court, 6, Cavendish Road, Sutton, SM2 5GNFlatsLeasehold£225,000
01 Aug 2025Flat 15, Beauclere House, 67, Brighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5BTFlatsLeasehold£240,000
10 Jun 2025Flat 2, Beauclere House, 67, Brighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5BTFlatsLeasehold£215,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 33, Beauclere House, 67, Brighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5BTFlatsLeasehold£215,000
26 Mar 20257, Melton Court, 73, Brighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5BUFlatsLeasehold£375,000

Schools

In the SM2 5GQ postcode area, located within Sutton South West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM2 5GQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDevonshire Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableGreenholm SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableOrchard Hill CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM2 5GQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM2 5GQ
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 miSainsbury's Local1-3 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1DFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miLondisSutton Court Road, Sutton, SM1 1HNWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miOK OK Chinese Supermarket64 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BTWalking directions to OK OK Chinese Supermarket

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 5GQ, 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 Introduced2026-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SM2 5GQ

Is SM2 5GQ (Sutton South West) safe?

The area around SM2 5GQ 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 5GQ?

The median sale price around SM2 5GQ in Sutton South West is £318,000 (about £460 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM2 5GQ?

There are 17 schools close to SM2 5GQ, 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 5GQ?

The closest station to SM2 5GQ is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 410 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM2 5GQ?

SM2 5GQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,271 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM2 5GQ (Sutton South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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