Postcode SM2 6LJ 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Manor Park.
Sutton South West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,793 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Sutton South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 101 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Sutton South West is £75,999 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 321 ft away from SM2 6LJ.
Sutton South West near SM2 6LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 5 | Sutton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sutton |
| 0.7 mi | 5 | West Sutton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Sutton |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Cheam | Southern | Walking directions to Cheam |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Manor Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £1,210,000 | £5,257 |
| Flats | 101 | £300,000 | £4,829 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £805,000 | £5,826 |
| Terraced | 9 | £575,000 | £5,466 |
10 year median price trend in Sutton South
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 6LJ.
In the SM2 6LJ postcode area, located within Sutton South West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM2 6LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | OK OK Chinese Supermarket | 64 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BT | Walking directions to OK OK Chinese Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Brighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5BQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 31 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1DD | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Sutton Court Road, Sutton, SM1 1HN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Simply Food | Brighton Road, Sutton, SM1 1JA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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 6LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Asif Hirani
Sutton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Clifton
Sutton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Trish Fivey
Sutton South - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Taylor
Sutton and Cheam - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SM2 6LJ records about 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around SM2 6LJ in Sutton South West is £319,000 (about £5,000 per square metre) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SM2 6LJ, including Orchard Hill College (Outstanding), Sutton High School GDST and Sutton College of Learning for Adults. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SM2 6LJ is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 385 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SM2 6LJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,793 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 6LJ 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).
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.