Living in SM2, Sutton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SM2 in Sutton. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Sutton: £446,775, up 0.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SM2
124 recorded home sales on the streets around central SM2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £325,000 and a range from £115,000 to £1,420,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 LYNDHURST COURT OVERTON ROAD, SM2 6SS | flat-maisonette | £280,000 | 2026-06-11 |
| 22B STANLEY ROAD, SM2 6TB | terraced | £430,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 13 CAMBORNE ROAD, SM2 6RJ | semi-detached | £660,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| FLAT 8 SAFFRON HOUSE, 43 CAMBORNE ROAD, SM2 6RF | flat-maisonette | £500,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 6 HEREFORD COURT WORCESTER ROAD, SM2 6QN | flat-maisonette | £370,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 1 OVERTON COURT OVERTON ROAD, SM2 6QS | flat-maisonette | £350,000 | 2026-04-29 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
73 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Sutton | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Avenue Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.5 mi |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
| Chipstead Valley Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 3.0 mi |
48 state primary and 13 state secondary schools within range, plus 5 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
5 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Aberdour Preparatory School, Banstead Preparatory School, Homefield Preparatory School, Seaton House School, Sutton High School GDST.
All 5 fee-paying schools near SM2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 29.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.9% |
| Skilled trades | 8.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
291 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SM2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Sutton's figures.
Common questions about SM2
What is the average house price in SM2?
The average sold price in Sutton is £446,775 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SM2?
Prices in Sutton are up 0.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SM2?
The median of 124 recorded sales around central SM2 in the last 2 years is £325,000, ranging from £115,000 to £1,420,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SM2?
73 schools sit within 3 miles of central SM2, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SM2?
291 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SM2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SM2 at risk of flooding?
Central SM2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SM2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £325,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 291 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SM2 safe?
291 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SM2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SM2 or SM1, SM2 or SM3, SM2 or SM5.
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