Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

RUTHERFORD CLOSE, SM2 5DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUTHERFORD CLOSE, SM2 5DP.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 39, SM2 5DP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £332k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 4.5% year-on-year.

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

SM2 5DP is a safe, established residential area on Rutherford Close, 0.6km from Newtown in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton South ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

For families considering a move, SM2 5DP represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, down 4.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SM2 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00020927 (shared with 4 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 5DP. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.5%
Asian / British Asian16.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.0%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 327,000

7 sales · Mean £ 326,357

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

SM2 5DP has low crime rates — 35 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 offences117
Anti-social behaviour83
Vehicle crime29
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order18

school Local Schools

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Manor Park Primary Academy

Outstanding694 pupils0.6 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils0.7 km
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Devonshire Primary School

Good664 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's RC Junior School

Good358 pupils0.9 km
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St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

Good1475 pupils1.0 km
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Barrow Hedges Primary School

Good683 pupils1.0 km
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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary's RC Infants School

Good295 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Cafe Delight0.6 km
  • II-ma Sushi0.7 km
  • La Cafe0.6 km
  • Pumpkin (Platform 2 -4)0.6 km
  • The Spaghetti Tree0.6 km
  • + 62 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Melbourne Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Wok A Way Cuisine0.6 km
  • Abi Chicken Hut0.7 km
  • Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Ambber Spirits0.7 km
  • Beeches Express1.0 km
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Old Bank0.6 km
  • The Little Windsor0.5 km
  • Ebb And Flow0.7 km
  • O'Neills0.7 km
  • Shinner And Sudtone0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • OKOK Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Farm Foods0.9 km
  • The Co-Operative0.7 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn London - Sutton1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton (Surrey)0.5 km
  • Carshalton Beeches0.9 km
  • Carshalton1.4 km