Living in SM5, Sutton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SM5 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 SM5
143 recorded home sales on the streets around central SM5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £427,500 and a range from £142,000 to £950,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 14 NELSON COURT, 17 DENMARK ROAD, SM5 2JH | flat-maisonette | £307,500 | 2026-06-19 |
| FLAT 29 LAUREL LODGE, 22 DENMARK ROAD, SM5 2FQ | flat-maisonette | £165,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 1 COLERIDGE AVENUE, SM1 3RQ | semi-detached | £370,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 74 COLSTON AVENUE, SM5 2NU | flat-maisonette | £300,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 19 SHORTS ROAD, SM5 2PA | semi-detached | £620,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 1 GROVE MILL PLACE, SM5 2TH | terraced | £550,000 | 2026-04-21 |
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
94 schools within 3 miles , of which 97% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Seymour Infants' School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.2 mi |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Beddington Park Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Harris Academy Sutton | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Wilson's School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| St Elphege's RC Infants' School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.0 mi |
53 state primary and 18 state secondary schools within range, plus 11 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
11 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Banstead Preparatory School, Collingwood School, Cumnor House School, Homefield Preparatory School, Jus'T'Learn, Laleham Lea School and others.
All 11 fee-paying schools near SM5, 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 | 29.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.7% |
| Skilled trades | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
383 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SM5 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Sutton's figures.
Common questions about SM5
What is the average house price in SM5?
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 SM5?
Prices in Sutton are up 0.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SM5?
The median of 143 recorded sales around central SM5 in the last 2 years is £427,500, ranging from £142,000 to £950,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SM5?
94 schools sit within 3 miles of central SM5, and 97% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SM5?
383 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SM5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SM5 at risk of flooding?
Central SM5 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 SM5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 97% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £427,500; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 383 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SM5 safe?
383 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SM5 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? SM5 or SM1, SM5 or SM6, SM5 or SM2.
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