SM2 5BX is a safe, established residential area on Brighton Road, 1.0km from Belmont in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton South ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
The people who live in SM2 5BX are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SM2 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00020917 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5BX.
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41
£ 58,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM2 5BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SM2 5BX spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM2 5BX. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM2 5BX has low crime rates — 44 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.
school Local Schools
Devonshire Primary School
Overton Grange School
Manor Park Primary Academy
Harris Academy Sutton
Thomas Wall Nursery School
Robin Hood Infants' School
Sutton Grammar School
The Limes College
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 Pizza0.3 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- Holland And Barrett1.0 km
- Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store0.6 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Tamopoint Limited0.3 km
- B And Q Sutton0.7 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Old Bank0.5 km
- Ebb And Flow0.7 km
- O'Neills0.6 km
- Shinner And Sudtone0.7 km
- The Robin Hood1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- OKOK Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 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 Sutton1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sutton (London) Rail Station0.5 km
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