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.
BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5BU.
253
41
£ 58,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM2 5BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Devonshire Primary School
Overton Grange School
Harris Academy Sutton
Manor Park Primary Academy
Robin Hood Infants' School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
Sutton Grammar School
Barrow Hedges Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- OKOK Supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Marks And Spencer1.0 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
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
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