Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Sutton: a school rated Outstanding 0.3 miles away and roughly 10 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SM2 6AB.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 26 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 46 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Harris Academy Sutton (Outstanding) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
27crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 27 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 18.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
18GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16 GP, 2 hospitals, 19 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CRANSTOUN SUTTON — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 18 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
13green spaces
- 16.4 ha total
- largest park 7.7 ha (0.32 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (400 m²) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
40shops & libraries
- 35 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Tesco Sutton Brighton Rd Express — 0.5 mi
In Sutton, 72% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (92% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 92% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Sutton, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SM2 6AB.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SM2.
Average sold price by property type across the SM2 district, 2021–2026.
About SM2 6AB
SM2 6AB scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and healthcare — with Greenholm School within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SM2 6AB is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 7/10, ranked 20,936 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 46 schools within the typical catchment area, including 5 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 21 rated Good. The nearest school is Greenholm School, within a short walk.
There were 27 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CRANSTOUN SUTTON, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is SUTTON HOSPITAL, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
