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SM2 6QU

Leslie Gardens

Sutton South

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Detailed insights for SM2 6QU

Overview

Postcode SM2 6QU 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sutton South West is £75,999 per year. The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 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
1.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Sutton South West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% 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

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM2 6QU.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton South West near SM2 6QU 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 Sutton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM2 6QU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.6 mi

5

Cheam

Southern

Walking directions to Cheam
0.7 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
250
Population density
9,025.3 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
114
45.6%
Indian
37
14.8%
Other White
33
13.2%
Pakistani
12
4.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
4.4%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
38.86%
Level 3 (A level)
38
19.69%
No qualifications
29
15.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
10.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.25%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
48.08%
Owns outright
30
28.85%
Owns with a mortgage
21
20.19%
Social rents from council
1
0.96%
Other social rented
1
0.96%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Sutton South

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £318,000 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
Flats103£300,000£4,837
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 6QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM2 6QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jan 2026Flat 5, Chestnut Court, 65, Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6LRFlatsLeasehold£307,000
15 Oct 2025Flat 1, Chestnut Court, 65, Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6LRFlatsLeasehold£245,000
14 Apr 2025Flat 4, 85, Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6LRFlatsLeasehold£228,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 10, Chestnut Court, 65, Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6LRFlatsLeasehold£333,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 11, Juniper Court, 71, Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6LYFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the SM2 6QU postcode area, located within Sutton South West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM2 6QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSutton High School GDSTOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableOrchard Hill CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

0.4 miSecondaryOverton Grange SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM2 6QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM2 6QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOK OK Chinese Supermarket64 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BTWalking directions to OK OK Chinese Supermarket
0.3 miShell SelectCheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2TLWalking directions to Shell Select
0.3 miLittle WaitroseCheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2TLWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.4 miTesco ExpressBrighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5BQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miMorrisons31 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1DDWalking directions to Morrisons

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 6QU, 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

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Frequently asked questions about SM2 6QU

Is SM2 6QU (Sutton South West) safe?

The area around SM2 6QU 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 6QU?

The median sale price around SM2 6QU in Sutton South West is £318,000 (about £5,000 per square metre) based on 126 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM2 6QU?

There are 17 schools close to SM2 6QU, including Sutton High School GDST, Orchard Hill College (Outstanding) and Overton Grange School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM2 6QU?

The closest station to SM2 6QU is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 651 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM2 6QU?

SM2 6QU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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.