Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

CHELMSFORD CLOSE, SM2 5BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHELMSFORD CLOSE, SM2 5BG.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 58,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SM2 5BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SM2 5BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £495k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 11.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SM2 5BG is a sought-after residential area on Chelmsford Close, 0.2km from Belmont in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Belmont ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

For serious buyers, SM2 5BG is members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k, down 11.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SM2 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00020611 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM2 5BG. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.9%
Asian / British Asian34.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.1%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 465,000

3 sales · Mean £ 472,333

Semi-Detached

£ 500,000

4 sales · Mean £ 487,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SM2 5BG has low crime rates — 24 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences77
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order13
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Avenue Primary Academy

Outstanding996 pupils0.4 km
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Overton Grange School

Good1242 pupils0.5 km
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Harris Academy Sutton

Outstanding861 pupils0.8 km
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Devonshire Primary School

Good664 pupils1.0 km
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Cuddington Croft Primary School

Good472 pupils1.3 km
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St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School

Good458 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cafeina0.6 km
  • Royal Marsden Hospital Cafe And Shop0.8 km
  • The Slade Cafe0.8 km
  • Curryzma UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Bagheera Indo Chinese Restaurant And Bar0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Didi's Foods0.5 km
  • May May House0.6 km
  • The California Traditional Fish And Chips0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Charlies Sweet Stop0.5 km
  • Hashmees Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Pops And Twine0.5 km
  • Shanklin Village Belmont Community Cupboard0.3 km
  • Belmont Food And Wines0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • California (Ember Inns)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Belmont0.5 km
  • Cheam1.3 km
  • Sutton (Surrey)1.4 km