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SM2 5TJ

Christchurch Park

Sutton South

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Detailed insights for SM2 5TJ

Overview

Postcode SM2 5TJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 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
0%
Connectivity
4/10
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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 5TJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton South & Shanklin near SM2 5TJ 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 Sutton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM2 5TJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.8 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches
0.9 mi

5

Belmont

Southern

Walking directions to Belmont

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
11,261.8 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
117
32.59%
Other White
62
17.27%
Indian
61
16.99%
Other Asian
42
11.7%
Other
21
5.85%
Total population: 359

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
54.81%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.11%
No qualifications
23
8.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.81%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
45.1%
Owns outright
41
26.8%
Owns with a mortgage
37
24.18%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.27%
Shared ownership
1
0.65%
Total households: 153

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 5TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 5TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 202512, Boston Court, Christchurch Park, Sutton, SM2 5TJFlatsLeasehold£325,000
09 Jul 202512, Boston Court, Christchurch Park, Sutton, SM2 5TJFlatsLeasehold£230,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 10, Penton House, 35, Christchurch Park, Sutton, SM2 5TXFlatsLeasehold£354,000
12 Jan 2026Flat 5, Penton House, 35, Christchurch Park, Sutton, SM2 5TXFlatsLeasehold£365,000
25 Mar 2025Flat 4, Cheyne Court, 59, Christchurch Park, Sutton, SM2 5TXFlatsLeasehold£364,000

Schools

In the SM2 5TJ postcode area, located within Sutton South & Shanklin, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableGreenholm SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableOrchard Hill CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM2 5TJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressBrighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miM&S Simply FoodBrighton Road, Sutton, SM1 1JAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miLondisSutton Court Road, Sutton, SM1 1HNWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miFone And VapeBank Mews, Sutton, SM1 1HFWalking directions to Fone And Vape
0.4 miDynamic LocalBank Mews, Sutton, SM1 4RAWalking directions to Dynamic Local

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 5TJ, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM2 5TJ

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

The area around SM2 5TJ 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 5TJ?

The median sale price around SM2 5TJ 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 5TJ?

There are 18 schools close to SM2 5TJ, including Devonshire Primary School (Good), Greenholm School (Good) and Orchard Hill College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM2 5TJ?

The closest station to SM2 5TJ is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 534 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM2 5TJ?

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

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