SM2 5DN is a safe, established residential area on Eaton Road, 0.6km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, up 85.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SM2 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00020928 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EATON ROAD, SM2 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EATON ROAD, SM2 5DN.
274
36
£ 53,000 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM2 5DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SM2 5DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 85.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM2 5DN. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 310,000
22 sales · Mean £ 312,568
Detached
£ 576,000
1 sales · Mean £ 576,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM2 5DN is moderate at 50 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
Barrow Hedges Primary School
St Mary's RC Junior School
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Robin Hood Junior School
Overton Grange School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Cafe Delight0.5 km
- II-ma Sushi0.6 km
- La Cafe0.5 km
- Pumpkin (Platform 2 -4)0.5 km
- The Spaghetti Tree0.5 km
- + 64 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Melbourne Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Wok A Way Cuisine0.5 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Happy House0.7 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Ambber Spirits0.8 km
- Best One0.9 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Nisa0.8 km
- Euro Poli1.0 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-Operative0.8 km
- Marks And Spencer0.8 km
- Morrisons0.7 km
- OKOK Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- All Bar One0.7 km
- Moon On The Hill0.7 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.6 km
- The Lord Nelson0.6 km
- Old Bank0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton (Surrey)0.5 km
- Carshalton Beeches1.0 km
- Carshalton1.5 km
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