Brighton Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM2 5AJ is located in the Sutton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton and Cheam. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 5BL, SM2 5LP, SM2 5AX, SM2 6LG, SM2 5DA, SM2 5FJ, SM2 5BP, SM2 5AY, SM2 6LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM2 5AJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 60.8% | 57.1% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 39.2% | 42.9% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32% | 38.8% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 35.8% | 14.3% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 33.1% | 10.7% | -22.4% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26.9% | 51.3% | 24.4% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 35.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 27.4% | 9.1% | -18.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 3.7% | -5.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 17.8% | -20.9% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 5.2% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.2% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 42.9% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 13% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 85.5% | 60.5% | -25.0% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 43.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 43.2% | -33.7% | 83.2% | -40.0% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 15.3% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.8% | 7.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 6% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 23.2% | 13.5% | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 43.1% | -31.1% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 16.4% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 10.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 14.6% | 12.4% | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 15.5% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.1% | 76.7% | -30.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 12% | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 19.5% | 6.5% | 13.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brighton Road was 212.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 381.3% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brighton Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 34th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sutherland House, 29 Brighton Road, Sutton, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £22,000,000 | 2015-07-01 | £27,398,417 |
SM2 5AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,871 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 185 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 390 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 738 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 919 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofra Grill And Restaurant | Sutherland House, 29 Brighton Road | 14 yd | |
| Frankies Cafe And Restaurant | 6 Sutherland House, 29 Brighton Road | 15 yd | |
| Rack & Bone | 8 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 60 yd | |
| The Spaghetti Tree | 8A Station Parade, Brighton Road | 80 yd | |
| Cafe Delight | 5 Station Parade, Brighton Road | 80 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bank | The Old Bank, 2 High Street | 237 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce / 88th Street / Value Mighty /Sin City | 33-35 High Street, Sutton | 317 yd | |
| O'Neills | 37 High Street, Sutton | 317 yd | |
| Ebb And Flow | 59-61 High Street, Sutton | 435 yd | |
| Shinner And Sudtone | 67 High Street, Sutton | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Dolphine | 4 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 60 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12-13 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 60 yd | |
| Melbourne Chinese Takeaway | 18 Mulgrave Road, Sutton | 142 yd | |
| The Coffee Club | Unit 1, Sutton Railway Station | 154 yd | |
| Ollie's Kebab (Sutton) Ltd | 1C High Street, Sutton | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 - 17 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 37 yd | |
| Sutton Food Centre | 6 High Street, Sutton | 219 yd | |
| OKOK Supermarket | 66-72 Grove Road, Sutton | 348 yd | |
| Morrisons | 31 High Street, Sutton | 356 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 144 - 146 High Street, Sutton | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Go Gym SUTTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed And Methodist Church TRINITY HALL TRINITY HALL HILL ROAD | 450 yd | |
| Fit Stop (Sutton) (Closed) St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas Road | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Sutton High School CHEAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 608 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (London Sutton) GIBSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Times Square) TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 638 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Sutton Tennis And Squash Club DEVONSHIRE ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 782 yd |
| Overton Grange School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Sutton Highfields Lawn Tennis Club Mayfield Road | tennis courts | 819 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.