Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5BT.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM2 5BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SM2 5BT — age 39, 35% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 47.3% year-on-year.

home £363,166 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SM2 5BT is a mixed residential area on Brighton Road, 1.0km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton South ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

Within the SM2 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £363k, down 47.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SM2 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00020906 (shared with 5 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 5BT. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.9%
Asian / British Asian15.3%
Black / African / Caribbean9.4%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 240,000

7 sales · Mean £ 237,283

Detached

£ 598,500

2 sales · Mean £ 598,500

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

Crime around SM2 5BT is moderate at 57 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 offences190
Anti-social behaviour141
Drugs48
Other theft46
Public order45

school Local Schools

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Devonshire Primary School

Good664 pupils0.4 km
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Overton Grange School

Good1242 pupils0.6 km
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Manor Park Primary Academy

Outstanding694 pupils0.9 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils1.0 km
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Robin Hood Infants' School

Good264 pupils1.0 km
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Thomas Wall Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils1.0 km
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The Limes College

Outstanding67 pupils1.1 km
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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Cafe Delight0.3 km
  • II-ma Sushi0.3 km
  • La Cafe0.4 km
  • Pumpkin (Platform 2 -4)0.4 km
  • The Spaghetti Tree0.3 km
  • + 47 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Melbourne Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Wok A Way Cuisine0.3 km
  • Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.4 km
  • Ding Tea0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Holland And Barrett0.9 km
  • Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store0.5 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • Tamopoint Limited0.1 km
  • B And Q Sutton0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Old Bank0.4 km
  • The Little Windsor0.9 km
  • Ebb And Flow0.6 km
  • O'Neills0.5 km
  • Shinner And Sudtone0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • OKOK Supermarket0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Farm Foods0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton (Surrey)0.4 km
  • West Sutton1.4 km
  • Carshalton Beeches1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sutton (London) Rail Station0.4 km