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Sutton SM5 2 area guide

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Is Sutton SM5 2 a good place to live?

In Sutton (SM5 2), recorded crime is 61% above the national average, homes sell for around £417,139 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Sutton SM5 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sutton SM5 2 is rated high. Around 6.9% of properties (394 of 5,675) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 41 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £63,491 (200 sales)1996: £66,951 (295 sales)1997: £74,577 (382 sales)1998: £84,753 (315 sales)1999: £92,855 (354 sales)2000: £116,174 (313 sales)2001: £127,823 (373 sales)2002: £153,805 (354 sales)2003: £172,854 (313 sales)2004: £179,259 (292 sales)2005: £185,830 (253 sales)2006: £197,178 (335 sales)2007: £210,003 (309 sales)2008: £212,186 (162 sales)2009: £192,353 (151 sales)2010: £216,528 (164 sales)2011: £215,169 (141 sales)2012: £217,404 (182 sales)2013: £232,546 (209 sales)2014: £277,347 (229 sales)2015: £298,237 (236 sales)2016: £343,150 (253 sales)2017: £342,101 (252 sales)2018: £357,865 (214 sales)2019: £348,520 (208 sales)2020: £359,272 (171 sales)2021: £397,589 (274 sales)2022: £402,213 (216 sales)2023: £389,158 (164 sales)2024: £417,139 (182 sales)2025: £437,394 (206 sales)2026: £397,792 (48 sales) 2026: £397,792 (48 sales) — part year so far £437,394 £63,491 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SM5 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (48 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Jul 24: 1 crimesAug 24: 68 crimesSep 24: 103 crimesOct 24: 110 crimesNov 24: 78 crimesDec 24: 72 crimesJan 25: 60 crimesFeb 25: 49 crimesMar 25: 97 crimesApr 25: 65 crimesMay 25: 59 crimesJun 25: 82 crimesJul 25: 96 crimesAug 25: 77 crimesSep 25: 89 crimesOct 25: 115 crimesNov 25: 102 crimesDec 25: 79 crimesJan 26: 100 crimesFeb 26: 83 crimesMar 26: 124 crimesApr 26: 95 crimes Apr 26: 95 crimes 124 1 Jul 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in SM5 2 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 82/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
38
One-person households
27%
Households with children
36%
Households
9,303

Owned 65% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 18%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SM5 2.

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Sutton SM5 2: frequently asked questions

Is Sutton SM5 2 a good place to live?

In Sutton (SM5 2), recorded crime is 61% above the national average, homes sell for around £417,139 on average, there are 7 schools in the area (4 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Sutton SM5 2?

Recorded crime in Sutton SM5 2 runs at 429.9 per 1,000 properties, 61% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Sutton SM5 2 safe?

Crime in Sutton SM5 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Sutton SM5 2 runs at 429.9 per 1,000 properties, 61% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Sutton SM5 2?

Homes in Sutton SM5 2 sell for around £417,139 on average, based on 182 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Sutton SM5 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sutton SM5 2 is rated high. Around 6.9% of properties (394 of 5,675) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 41 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Sutton SM5 2?

There are 7 schools in Sutton SM5 2 (6 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Sutton SM5 2 any good?

Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Sutton SM5 2, 4 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Sutton SM5 2 a deprived area?

Sutton SM5 2 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).