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SM2 5TA

Albion Road

Sutton South

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Detailed insights for SM2 5TA

Overview

Postcode SM2 5TA 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 very low crime levels, with around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% 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 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Warren Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Sutton South & Shanklin has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,066 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Sutton South & Shanklin has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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 5TA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM2 5TA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.6 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM2 5TA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWarren ParkSmallWalking directions to Warren Park

Area Profile

Population
432
Population density
6,697.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.36(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.7(-56%)
Vehicle crime
3.05(-67%)
Other theft
2.54(-78%)
Public order
2.03(-70%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
56.98%
Other White
49
11.4%
Indian
24
5.58%
Other Asian
22
5.12%
Pakistani
18
4.19%
Total population: 430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
172
45.99%
No qualifications
74
19.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.23%
Level 3 (A level)
32
8.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
7.75%
Total 16+ residents: 374

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
64
43.24%
Owns outright
41
27.7%
Owns with a mortgage
39
26.35%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.35%
Social rents from council
1
0.68%
Total households: 148

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 5TA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5TA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202519, Albion Road, Sutton, SM2 5TASemi-DetachedFreehold£540,000
17 Mar 202519, Albion Road, Sutton, SM2 5TASemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000
25 Apr 2025Flat 5, 70 - 72, Mayfield Road, Sutton, SM2 5DTFlatsLeasehold£365,000
23 Mar 2026Flat 3, 22, Albion Road, Sutton, SM2 5TFFlatsLeasehold£165,000
23 Feb 20264, Albion Road, Sutton, SM2 5TFSemi-DetachedFreehold£825,000

Schools

In the SM2 5TA postcode area, located within Sutton South & Shanklin, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM2 5TA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryDevonshire Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBarrow Hedges Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableGreenholm SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM2 5TA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM2 5TA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressBrighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food89-91 Banstead Road, Carshalton, SM5 3NPWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miNisa Local83-85 Banstead Road, Carshalton, SM5 3NPWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miCarshalton News75 Carshalton Road, Sutton, SM1 4LHWalking directions to Carshalton News
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodBrighton Road, Sutton, SM1 1JAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

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 5TA, 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 021DE01004151
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM2 5TA

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

The area around SM2 5TA records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 5TA?

The median sale price around SM2 5TA 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 5TA?

There are 20 schools close to SM2 5TA, including Devonshire Primary School (Good), Barrow Hedges Primary School (Outstanding) and Greenholm School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM2 5TA?

The closest station to SM2 5TA is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 663 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM2 5TA?

SM2 5TA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,066 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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