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SM2 5HR

Downside Road

Sutton South

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Detailed insights for SM2 5HR

Overview

Postcode SM2 5HR is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton South ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 91% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road is £107,618 per year. The nearest station is Carshalton Beeches, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Warren Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
12
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,626 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road has a very low crime rate, with approximately 12.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road is £107,618 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 209 ft away from SM2 5HR.

Flood risk

No risk

Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road near SM2 5HR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Carshalton Beeches located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM2 5HR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches
0.7 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.8 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM2 5HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWarren ParkSmallWalking directions to Warren Park

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
4,129.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
5.39(-83%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.37(-87%)
Burglary
3.37(-38%)
Vehicle crime
3.37(-64%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
183
66.79%
Indian
34
12.41%
Other White
17
6.2%
Chinese
13
4.74%
Other Asian
8
2.92%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
50.92%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
8.26%
No qualifications
16
7.34%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
51.02%
Owns with a mortgage
43
43.88%
Social rents from council
2
2.04%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
1
1.02%
Total households: 98

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202510, Willis Avenue, Sutton, SM2 5HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£800,000
11 Jul 20254, Willis Avenue, Sutton, SM2 5HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£810,000
24 Mar 202515, Harrow Road, Carshalton, SM5 3QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£665,000
07 Feb 20252, Kayemoor Road, Sutton, SM2 5HTDetachedFreehold£907,500
10 Jul 202554, Upland Road, Sutton, SM2 5JESemi-DetachedFreehold£920,000

Schools

In the SM2 5HR postcode area, located within Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM2 5HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBarrow Hedges Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Philomena's Catholic High School for GirlsVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM2 5HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM2 5HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa Local83-85 Banstead Road, Carshalton, SM5 3NPWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food89-91 Banstead Road, Carshalton, SM5 3NPWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miThe Bakery8 Beeches Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 3LFWalking directions to The Bakery
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodCarshalton Road, Sutton, SM5 3PZWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miBest-one213 Carshalton Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PZWalking directions to Best-one

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 5HR, 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)Carshalton Beeches & Banstead RoadE02000861
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 022EE01004154
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM2 5HR

Is SM2 5HR (Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road) safe?

The area around SM2 5HR records about 12 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, vehicle crime and burglary.

What is the average house price near SM2 5HR?

The median sale price around SM2 5HR in Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road 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 5HR?

There are 20 schools close to SM2 5HR, including Barrow Hedges Primary School (Outstanding), St Mary's RC Junior School (Good) and St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM2 5HR?

The closest station to SM2 5HR is Carshalton Beeches in TfL zone 5, about 430 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SM2 5HR?

SM2 5HR scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,626 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM2 5HR (Carshalton Beeches & Banstead Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.