Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

253

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SM2 5BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

This is 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 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for SM2 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00020917 (shared with 9 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 5BU. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.2%
Asian / British Asian23.6%
Black / African / Caribbean11.2%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 318,000

7 sales · Mean £ 321,285

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

Crime around SM2 5BU is moderate at 52 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 offences177
Anti-social behaviour140
Drugs47
Public order43
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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Devonshire Primary School

Good664 pupils0.3 km
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Overton Grange School

Good1242 pupils0.5 km
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Harris Academy Sutton

Outstanding861 pupils1.0 km
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Manor Park Primary Academy

Outstanding694 pupils1.0 km
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Robin Hood Infants' School

Good264 pupils1.1 km
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Thomas Wall Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils1.1 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils1.1 km
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Barrow Hedges Primary School

Good683 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Cafe Delight0.4 km
  • II-ma Sushi0.4 km
  • La Cafe0.5 km
  • Pumpkin (Platform 2 -4)0.5 km
  • The Spaghetti Tree0.4 km
  • + 35 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Melbourne Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Wok A Way Cuisine0.4 km
  • Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.5 km
  • Ding Tea0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store0.6 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Tamopoint Limited0.3 km
  • B And Q Sutton0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Old Bank0.5 km
  • Ebb And Flow0.7 km
  • O'Neills0.6 km
  • Shinner And Sudtone0.7 km
  • The Sutton Arms0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • OKOK Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Marks And Spencer1.0 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton (Surrey)0.5 km
  • Belmont1.4 km
  • West Sutton1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sutton (London) Rail Station0.5 km