Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

BRIGHTON ROAD, SM2 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

431

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM2 5AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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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 5AJ — age 40, 28% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SM2 5AJ is a mixed residential area on Brighton Road, 0.8km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton South ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SM2 5AJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a global business character: high status city commuters, mostly in london. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for SM2 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00020895 (shared with 15 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 5AJ. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.5%
Asian / British Asian26.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime around SM2 5AJ is moderate at 75 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 offences271
Anti-social behaviour151
Public order77
Other theft61
Drugs59

school Local Schools

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Devonshire Primary School

Good664 pupils0.5 km
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Manor Park Primary Academy

Outstanding694 pupils0.7 km
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Overton Grange School

Good1242 pupils0.8 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Wall Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.9 km
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Robin Hood Infants' School

Good264 pupils0.9 km
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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils0.9 km
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The Limes College

Outstanding67 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

69 nearby
  • Cakes And Bakes Sutton0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.8 km
  • Peckish0.9 km
  • M And S Staff Canteen0.7 km
  • Mad Coffee Bar0.8 km
  • + 64 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Happy House0.9 km
  • Friendly Dolphine0.1 km
  • The Coffee Club0.1 km
  • Kokoro0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Euro Poli0.9 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.7 km
  • B And Q Sutton0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Carshalton News0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Ebb And Flow0.4 km
  • O'Neills0.3 km
  • Shinner And Sudtone0.4 km
  • The Robin Hood0.7 km
  • The Sutton Arms0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Farm Foods0.7 km
  • OKOK Supermarket0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton (Surrey)0.2 km
  • West Sutton1.3 km
  • Carshalton Beeches1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Sutton (London) Rail Station0.2 km