SM2 5BW is a mixed residential area on Wellesley Road, 0.7km from Newtown in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton South ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SM2 5BW offers 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, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton. Employment levels are high (54% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, down 8.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SM2 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00020899 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLESLEY ROAD, SM2 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLESLEY ROAD, SM2 5BW.
221
36
£ 53,000 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM2 5BW 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SM2 5BW spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM2 5BW. The average age is 35.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 283,750
12 sales · Mean £ 274,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM2 5BW is moderate at 82 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
Sutton Grammar School
Devonshire Primary School
Robin Hood Junior School
Robin Hood Infants' School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
The Limes College
Overton Grange School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Cafe Delight0.2 km
- II-ma Sushi0.3 km
- La Cafe0.3 km
- Pumpkin (Platform 2 -4)0.2 km
- The Spaghetti Tree0.2 km
- + 69 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Melbourne Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Wok A Way Cuisine0.2 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Happy House0.7 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Londis1.0 km
- Euro Poli0.8 km
- Holland And Barrett0.7 km
- Admiral Casino0.9 km
- Benhill Stores0.8 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- All Bar One0.4 km
- Moon On The Hill0.4 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.3 km
- The Lord Nelson0.7 km
- Old Bank0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.6 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- OKOK Supermarket0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton (Surrey)0.2 km
- Carshalton Beeches1.3 km
- West Sutton1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Sutton (London) Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SM25BW · Data under Open Government Licence