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.
EATON ROAD, SM2 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EATON ROAD, SM2 5AQ.
356
35
£ 53,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM2 5AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Devonshire Primary School
Manor Park Primary Academy
Barrow Hedges Primary School
Sutton Grammar School
Overton Grange School
St Mary's RC Junior School
Robin Hood Junior School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SM25AQ · Data under Open Government Licence