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SM2 5JJ

Devonshire Avenue

Sutton South

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Detailed insights for SM2 5JJ

Overview

Postcode SM2 5JJ 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Sutton South & Shanklin has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,936 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Sutton South & Shanklin has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM2 5JJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.8 mi

5

Belmont

Southern

Walking directions to Belmont
0.9 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
6,058.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.6(-2%)
Burglary
6.22(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.22(-77%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.67(-18%)
Vehicle crime
3.11(-67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
82
32.8%
Other White
38
15.2%
Indian
24
9.6%
African
23
9.2%
Pakistani
17
6.8%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
52.48%
Level 3 (A level)
38
18.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
7.92%
No qualifications
14
6.93%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
55.2%
Owns outright
31
24.8%
Owns with a mortgage
20
16%
Other social rented
2
1.6%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.6%
Total households: 125

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 5JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 2025Flat 22, Devonshire House, Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, SM2 5JJFlatsLeasehold£330,000
17 Mar 2025Flat 11, Devonshire House, Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, SM2 5JJFlatsLeasehold£363,000
31 Jan 2025Flat 36, Devonshire House, Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, SM2 5JJFlatsLeasehold£388,750
23 Apr 202627, Egmont Road, Sutton, SM2 5JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,000,000
25 Sept 202553, Egmont Road, Sutton, SM2 5JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,040,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM2 5JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDevonshire Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableGreenholm SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryOverton Grange SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM2 5JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM2 5JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressBrighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miM&S Simply FoodBrighton Road, Sutton, SM1 1JAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.5 miLondisSutton Court Road, Sutton, SM1 1HNWalking directions to Londis

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 5JJ, 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 021EE01004153
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1985-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SM2 5JJ

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

The area around SM2 5JJ records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5JJ?

The median sale price around SM2 5JJ 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 5JJ?

There are 17 schools close to SM2 5JJ, including Devonshire Primary School (Good), Greenholm School (Good) and Overton Grange School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM2 5JJ?

The closest station to SM2 5JJ is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 713 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM2 5JJ?

SM2 5JJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,936 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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