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SM2 6BA

Blackbush Close

Sutton South

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Detailed insights for SM2 6BA

Overview

Postcode SM2 6BA 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 West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton South West is £75,999 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Sutton South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,271 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Sutton South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.9%

Approximately 22.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Sutton South West is £75,999 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 306 ft away from SM2 6BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton South West near SM2 6BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM2 6BA
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

Cheam

Southern

Walking directions to Cheam

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
6,377.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.53(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.44(+13%)
Burglary
14.09(+158%)
Other theft
12.97(+13%)
Drugs
10.71(+73%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
120
48%
Indian
28
11.2%
Other White
25
10%
African
19
7.6%
Other Asian
17
6.8%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
50%
No qualifications
31
14.9%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.21%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
35.59%
Owns outright
24
20.34%
Owns with a mortgage
22
18.64%
Other social rented
15
12.71%
Social rents from council
12
10.17%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Sutton South

Median price£318,000
Price per sq ft£460
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£252K – £420K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 (about £460 per square foot) in Sutton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,230,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£965,000£583
Semi-Detached13£800,000£460
Terraced10£569,000£531
Flats116£306,000£446

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£610,000£317,500£527,000£460,000
2017£615,000£289,150£603,000£518,750
2018£868,750£290,000£610,000£485,000
2019£750,000£290,000£595,000£421,000
2020£810,000£310,000£717,000£530,000
2021£931,250£300,000£692,500£550,000
2022£942,500£315,000£861,000£476,000
2023£918,000£308,500£707,500£540,000
2024£992,500£315,000£726,000£532,500
2025£945,000£311,500£800,000£587,500
2026£313,000£780,500£463,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£545£428£493£427
2017£538£440£396£474
2018£425£422£557£468
2019£434£413£402£455
2020£446£433£439£477
2021£496£439£479£512
2022£564£465£573£560
2023£492£464£534£527
2024£581£472£516£569
2025£455£465£535£507
2026£439£391£579
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 6BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 6BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Nov 202516, Brockham Court, Bonchurch Close, Sutton, SM2 6AZFlatsLeasehold£230,000
14 Apr 202510, Camberley Court, Blackbush Close, Sutton, SM2 6BBFlatsLeasehold£254,000
06 Oct 202544, Effingham Close, Sutton, SM2 6AGTerracedFreehold£575,000
16 May 202536, Alford Court, Bonchurch Close, Sutton, SM2 6AYFlatsLeasehold£335,000
16 May 202536, Alford Court, Bonchurch Close, Sutton, SM2 6AYFlatsLeasehold£335,000

Schools

In the SM2 6BA postcode area, located within Sutton South West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM2 6BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableGreenholm SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDevonshire Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryOverton Grange SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM2 6BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM2 6BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressBrighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodBrighton Road, Sutton, SM1 1JAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.4 miSainsbury's Local1-3 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1DFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miLondisSutton Court Road, Sutton, SM1 1HNWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miOK OK Chinese Supermarket64 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BTWalking directions to OK OK Chinese Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district.

Band A£1,586
Band B£1,850
Band C£2,114
Band D£2,379
Band E£2,907
Band F£3,436
Band G£3,964
Band H£4,757

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 6BA, 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 WestE02000857
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 018AE01004152
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM2 6BA

Is SM2 6BA (Sutton South West) safe?

The area around SM2 6BA records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near SM2 6BA?

The median sale price around SM2 6BA in Sutton South West is £318,000 (about £460 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM2 6BA?

There are 17 schools close to SM2 6BA, including Greenholm School (Good), Devonshire Primary School (Good) and Overton Grange School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM2 6BA?

The closest station to SM2 6BA is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 628 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM2 6BA?

SM2 6BA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,271 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM2 6BA (Sutton South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM2 6BA 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).