SM2 5AE is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton South ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SM2 5AE offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SM2 5AE are sourced from Output Area E00020909 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SM2 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SM2 5AE.
270
39
£ 58,300 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM2 5AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SM2 5AE is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM2 5AE. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM2 5AE is moderate at 78 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Manor Park Primary Academy
Devonshire Primary School
Sutton Grammar School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
Robin Hood Infants' School
Robin Hood Junior School
Overton Grange School
The Limes College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Cafe Delight0.0 km
- II-ma Sushi0.1 km
- La Cafe0.1 km
- Pumpkin (Platform 2 -4)0.1 km
- The Spaghetti Tree0.0 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Melbourne Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Wok A Way Cuisine0.0 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Happy House0.8 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Euro Poli0.8 km
- Holland And Barrett0.6 km
- B And Q Sutton0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Carshalton News0.7 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Ebb And Flow0.3 km
- O'Neills0.2 km
- Shinner And Sudtone0.3 km
- The Robin Hood0.7 km
- The Sutton Arms0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Farm Foods0.7 km
- OKOK Supermarket0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton (Surrey)0.1 km
- West Sutton1.2 km
- Carshalton Beeches1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sutton (London) Rail Station0.1 km
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