SM2 5DS is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Cedar Road, 0.7km from Newtown in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton South ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 6.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SM2 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00020897 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CEDAR ROAD, SM2 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CEDAR ROAD, SM2 5DS.
250
33
£ 53,000 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM2 5DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SM2 5DS — age 33, 32% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 6.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM2 5DS. The average age is 33.0. 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
£ 237,500
17 sales · Mean £ 245,676
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM2 5DS is moderate at 62 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
Manor Park Primary Academy
Devonshire Primary School
Sutton Grammar School
Barrow Hedges Primary School
Overton Grange School
Robin Hood Junior School
St Mary's RC Junior School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Cafe Delight0.4 km
- II-ma Sushi0.5 km
- La Cafe0.5 km
- Pumpkin (Platform 2 -4)0.4 km
- The Spaghetti Tree0.4 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Melbourne Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Wok A Way Cuisine0.4 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Happy House0.8 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Ambber Spirits0.8 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Nisa0.8 km
- Euro Poli1.0 km
- Holland And Barrett0.8 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- OKOK Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- All Bar One0.6 km
- Moon On The Hill0.6 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.5 km
- The Lord Nelson0.7 km
- Old Bank0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton (Surrey)0.4 km
- Carshalton Beeches1.1 km
- West Sutton1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sutton (London) Rail Station0.4 km
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