Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

EATON ROAD, SM2 5AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EATON ROAD, SM2 5AQ.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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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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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SM2 5AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.

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

SM2 5AQ is a safe, established residential area on Eaton Road, 0.9km from Newtown in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton South ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SM2 5AQ offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k, down 6.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SM2 5AQ are sourced from Output Area E00020901 (shared with 8 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 5AQ. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.0%
Asian / British Asian15.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.0%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 317,500

5 sales · Mean £ 312,000

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

SM2 5AQ has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences158
Anti-social behaviour86
Public order38
Burglary36
Drugs34

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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Barrow Hedges Primary School

Good683 pupils0.9 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils0.9 km
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Overton Grange School

Good1242 pupils1.0 km
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St Mary's RC Junior School

Good358 pupils1.2 km
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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils1.2 km
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Thomas Wall Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Cafe Delight0.4 km
  • II-ma Sushi0.5 km
  • La Cafe0.5 km
  • Pumpkin (Platform 2 -4)0.5 km
  • The Spaghetti Tree0.4 km
  • + 46 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Melbourne Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Wok A Way Cuisine0.4 km
  • Happy House0.9 km
  • Chopstick House0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Ambber Spirits0.8 km
  • Nisa0.8 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.9 km
  • Cambridge Rd SF Connect1.0 km
  • Willetts Butchers0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • The Co-Operative0.8 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • OKOK Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • All Bar One0.7 km
  • Moon On The Hill0.7 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.6 km
  • The Lord Nelson0.9 km
  • Old Bank0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton (Surrey)0.4 km
  • Carshalton Beeches1.0 km
  • West Sutton1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sutton (London) Rail Station0.5 km