SM2 5EA is a safe, established residential area on Eaton Road, 0.8km from Newtown in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton South ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SM2 5EA 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. 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. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.
Census 2021 statistics for SM2 5EA are sourced from Output Area E00020897 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EATON ROAD, SM2 5EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EATON ROAD, SM2 5EA.
250
33
£ 53,000 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM2 5EA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SM2 5EA — age 33, 32% ownership, 68% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM2 5EA. The average age is 33.0. 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
£ 305,000
3 sales · Mean £ 352,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM2 5EA has low crime rates — 30 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
St Mary's RC Junior School
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Overton Grange School
Robin Hood Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- Cafe Delight0.6 km
- II-ma Sushi0.6 km
- La Cafe0.6 km
- Pumpkin (Platform 2 -4)0.6 km
- The Spaghetti Tree0.6 km
- + 51 more
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Melbourne Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Wok A Way Cuisine0.6 km
- Happy House0.8 km
- Bar-B-Q-Pit0.9 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Ambber Spirits0.7 km
- Beeches Express0.9 km
- Best One0.9 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-Operative0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer1.0 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- OKOK Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- All Bar One0.8 km
- Moon On The Hill0.8 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.7 km
- The Lord Nelson0.8 km
- Old Bank0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton (Surrey)0.5 km
- Carshalton Beeches0.9 km
- Carshalton1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SM25EA · Data under Open Government Licence