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SM5 Area Report

Sutton

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated May 2026

£464,734
Median Price
Postcode district (SM5)
ABOVE AVERAGE
Crime Level
Postcode district (SM5)
19
Schools Nearby
50/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.1/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in SM5

Rental Yield
3.4
Price Growth
5.7
Safety
3.5
Schools
7.5
Transport
5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
9.1
Climate Resilience
4

Crime Statistics

ABOVE AVERAGE CRIMEPostcode district (SM5)

Above-average crime levels, partly due to nearby retail/high-footfall areas.

338
Crimes/month
220
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-04: 313
2025-05: 341
2025-06: 376
2025-07: 420
2025-08: 379
2025-09: 377
2025-10: 383
2025-11: 350
2025-12: 296
2026-01: 319
2026-02: 316
2026-03: 378
2025-042026-03

↓ 7% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Sutton)

DECILE 7/10 — 60–70% (less deprived)

Sutton has below-average deprivation, in the top 40% of least-deprived areas.

income
6
employment
7
education
7
health
8
crime
7
housing
7
environment
5

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Sutton (the HPI is only published at LAD level). SM5 spans 2 local authorities; Sutton is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the SM5-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£456,137
Sutton average
+2.5%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£1,044,071
Detached
£657,122
Semi-Detached
£466,869
Terraced
£288,588
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £180,333
01/12/2003: £192,220
01/12/2004: £211,882
01/12/2005: £208,093
01/12/2006: £228,758
01/12/2007: £260,541
01/12/2008: £222,730
01/12/2009: £224,605
01/12/2010: £235,109
01/12/2011: £239,235
01/12/2012: £246,722
01/12/2013: £268,138
01/12/2014: £313,523
01/12/2015: £345,461
01/12/2016: £373,922
01/12/2017: £382,106
01/12/2018: £379,612
01/12/2019: £377,326
01/12/2020: £397,086
01/12/2021: £414,128
01/12/2022: £449,881
01/12/2023: £421,486
01/12/2024: £445,047
01/12/2025: £456,137
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

11
Primary
6
Secondary
1
Independent
1
Special
19
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 19 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

58.1
Avg Attainment 8
+36.7% vs national (42.5)
67.9%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
WELL ABOVE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 17 secondary schools in Sutton

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

50/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.
TfL Zone 5

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in SM5 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£830,000
181 sales
Semi-detached
£620,000
461 sales
Terraced
£430,000
906 sales
Flat
£285,000
591 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Sutton. For the headline SM5 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+2.5%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Sutton
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
1.5/10
Light restrictions
Designation Stack
2
2 designations
Climate Resilience
4/10
Vulnerable
Planning Constraints:
Air Quality Management AreaArchaeological Priority AreaBuilt-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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Listed Buildings Nearby
3
Grade II*
30
Grade II
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

100/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:87 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.3°C
Avg Temperature
776mm
Annual Rainfall
2795h
Sunshine/Year
20.7 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: August
Now: 16.4°C, Clear skyHumidity: 66%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

50 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.6/5
Average Rating
88%
Rated Good or Very Good
50
Total Establishments
Impact Food Group @ Carshalton High School For GirlsSchool/college/university
5/5
ChartwellsSchool/college/university
5/5
Harris Junior Academy After School ClubCaring Premises
5/5
Harris Junior Carshalton Breakfast ClubSchool/college/university
5/5
Francis RichardsTakeaway/sandwich shop
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

6%
Renewable Energy
227g
CO₂/kWh
high
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

gas 51.8%imports 42.5%wind 5.4%hydro 0.3%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

35m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 35m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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