Postcode SM2 5RH is located in a major urban area, within the Belmont ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Sutton South & Shanklin area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% 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 Belmont, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Sutton South & Shanklin has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,100 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Sutton South & Shanklin has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.9% 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.
The average income per household in Sutton South & Shanklin is £74,463 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from SM2 5RH.
Sutton South & Shanklin near SM2 5RH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Belmont located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 5 | Belmont | Southern | Walking directions to Belmont |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Sutton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sutton |
| 1 mi | 5 | Cheam | Southern | Walking directions to Cheam |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £5,303 per square metre) in Belmont area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,475,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £1,160,000 | £5,800 |
| Flats | 70 | £271,500 | £4,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £705,000 | £5,491 |
| Terraced | 23 | £530,000 | £6,184 |
10 year median price trend in Belmont
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5RH.
In the SM2 5RH postcode area, located within Sutton South & Shanklin, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM2 5RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Belmont Food & Wines | 21 Station Road, Sutton, SM2 6BX | Walking directions to Belmont Food & Wines |
| 0.4 mi | McColl's | 24 Station Road, Sutton, SM2 6BS | Walking directions to McColl's |
Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SM2 5RH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chandra Alapati
Belmont - Elected 7 May 2026
Joseph Barkham
Belmont - Elected 7 May 2026
Rashi Barsaiyan
Belmont - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Taylor
Sutton and Cheam - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SM2 5RH records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around SM2 5RH in Sutton South & Shanklin is £370,000 (about £5,303 per square metre) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SM2 5RH, including Overton Grange School (Good), Harris Academy Sutton (Outstanding) and Greenholm School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SM2 5RH is Belmont in TfL zone 5, about 618 m away, serving the Southern line.
SM2 5RH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,100 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM2 5RH is Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chandra Alapati (Liberal Democrats), Joseph Barkham (Liberal Democrats) and Rashi Barsaiyan (Liberal Democrats).
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.