Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

EATON ROAD, SM2 5EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EATON ROAD, SM2 5EA.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British56.2%
Asian / British Asian25.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences120
Anti-social behaviour63
Vehicle crime22
Public order17
Burglary16

school Local Schools

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Devonshire Primary School

Good664 pupils0.7 km
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Manor Park Primary Academy

Outstanding694 pupils0.7 km
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Barrow Hedges Primary School

Good683 pupils0.8 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's RC Junior School

Good358 pupils1.0 km
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St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

Good1475 pupils1.1 km
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Overton Grange School

Good1242 pupils1.2 km
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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Ambber Spirits0.7 km
  • Beeches Express0.9 km
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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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
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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