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SM2 5ST

Brighton Road

Belmont

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Detailed insights for SM2 5ST

Overview

Postcode SM2 5ST is located in a major urban area, within the Belmont ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Belmont & South Cheam area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Belmont & South Cheam is £107,119 per year. The nearest station is Belmont, about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Belmont & South Cheam has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,028 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Belmont & South Cheam has a low crime rate, with approximately 45 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Belmont & South Cheam is £107,119 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 264 ft away from SM2 5ST.

Flood risk

No risk

Belmont & South Cheam near SM2 5ST 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 Belmont located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM2 5ST
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

5

Belmont

Southern

Walking directions to Belmont

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
6,666.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.66(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.51(-72%)
Vehicle crime
6.43(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.29(-25%)
Other theft
3.75(-67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
181
56.56%
Other White
58
18.12%
Indian
28
8.75%
Other Asian
10
3.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.5%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
43.1%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.04%
No qualifications
18
7.53%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
60
48.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
26.02%
Owns outright
28
22.76%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.63%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Belmont

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)

Price distribution by property type for Belmont 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 Belmont over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached21£1,160,000£5,800
Flats70£271,500£4,750
Semi-Detached15£705,000£5,491
Terraced23£530,000£6,184

10 year median price trend in Belmont

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belmont.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5ST
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 2026251, Brighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5STSemi-DetachedFreehold£705,000
19 Dec 20256, Baron Close, Sutton, SM2 5NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£470,000
05 Feb 2026Flat 2, 273, Brighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5SUFlatsLeasehold£165,000
13 May 202610, Downs Road, Sutton, SM2 5NRTerracedFreehold£485,000
01 Aug 202529, Downs Road, Sutton, SM2 5NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£840,000

Schools

In the SM2 5ST postcode area, located within Belmont & South Cheam, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM2 5ST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAvenue Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryHarris Academy SuttonFree schools

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryOverton Grange SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM2 5ST

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM2 5ST
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBelmont Food & Wines21 Station Road, Sutton, SM2 6BXWalking directions to Belmont Food & Wines
0.2 miMcColl's24 Station Road, Sutton, SM2 6BSWalking directions to McColl's

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 5ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chandra Alapati

Belmont - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Joseph Barkham

Belmont - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Rashi Barsaiyan

Belmont - 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
WardBelmontE05013755
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Belmont & South CheamE02006836
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 025BE01004094
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM2 5ST

Is SM2 5ST (Belmont & South Cheam) safe?

The area around SM2 5ST records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SM2 5ST?

The median sale price around SM2 5ST in Belmont & South Cheam is £370,000 (about £5,303 per square metre) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM2 5ST?

There are 6 schools close to SM2 5ST, including Avenue Primary Academy (Outstanding), Harris Academy Sutton (Outstanding) and Overton Grange School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM2 5ST?

The closest station to SM2 5ST is Belmont in TfL zone 5, about 172 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SM2 5ST?

SM2 5ST scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,028 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM2 5ST (Belmont & South Cheam) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.