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About

Sutton Central is the commercial and civic heart of Sutton, centred on the High Street and the St Nicholas Centre shopping mall. The area contains council offices, a library and community spaces clustered close to the main station. A regular market operates along the High Street and pavement cafes and independent shops line the routes into the town. The Sutton Life Centre sits near the station and brings a public pool, learning spaces and community classes under one roof, acting as a meeting point for local sports and family activity.

Transport hubs shape the central area: Sutton railway station offers frequent services into central London and a range of suburban connections, and a network of bus routes links neighbouring districts. Streets radiate from the town centre into residential neighbourhoods and small office areas, so local services and retail remain within walking distance for many residents. Civic events and town-centre initiatives use the pedestrianised sections and civic square to stage markets, performances and seasonal activities.

Area overview

On average Sutton Central has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sutton Central is £71,153 per year. There are 6 schools in Sutton Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Sutton Central is home to around 11,581 people, with a population density of about 10,142.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Sutton Central Population
11,581
Population density
10,142.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.55(+70%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.75(+34%)
Shoplifting
28.06(+177%)
Public order
13.21(+98%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.02(+75%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,051
43.62%
Other White
2,017
17.42%
Other Asian
725
6.26%
African
590
5.09%
Indian
557
4.81%
Total population: 11,580

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,822
42.26%
No qualifications
1,421
15.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,278
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,050
11.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
787
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 9,044

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,662
32.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,197
23.76%
Owns outright
804
15.96%
Social rents from council
640
12.7%
Other social rented
453
8.99%
Total households: 5,038

Property prices in Sutton Central

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Sutton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sutton Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£610,000
Flats57£280,000
Semi-Detached13£575,000
Terraced14£452,500

10 years median price trend in Sutton Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Central.

All postcodes in Sutton Central

SM19SQ

Sutton Central

SM19SZ

Sutton Central

SM11AY

St Nicholas Centre

SM11NR

High Street

SM13AG

Oakhill Road

SM13BF

Kirk Rise

SM14EA

Burnell Road

SM14FE

Throwley Way

SM14HJ

Benhill Wood Road

SM11RQ

Clarence Road

SM11DR

High Street

SM11PB

Sutton Central

SM11RR

Wilcox Road

SM12QN

Collingwood Road

SM14DS

Cressingham Grove

SM14EU

Elm Grove

SM14FD

Throwley Way

SM14HQ

Benhill Wood Road

SM19PY

Sutton Central

SM19SP

Sutton Central

SM19ST

Sutton Central

SM11LU

High Street

SM14AY

Sutton Central

SM13SN

Elgin Road

SM14BQ

Litchfield Road

SM11AJ

High Street

SM11BB

Grove Road

SM11JU

High Street

SM14DD

Benhill Avenue

SM14QA

Thicket Road

SM19HD

Sutton Central

SM19QR

Sutton Central

SM39WW

Sutton Central

SM14AP

Warwick Road

SM14EB

Benhill Avenue

SM14EP

Milford Grove

SM14PX

Thicket Road

SM11JB

Gibson Road

SM11NT

High Street

SM13DH

All Saints Road

SM14AH

Manor Park Road

SM14GN

Sutton Central

SM19WG

Sutton Central

SM11PA

Sutton Central

SM14BE

Greyhound Road

SM14HP

Benhill Wood Road

SM19QT

Sutton Central

SM14HG

Benhill Wood Road

SM19RD

Sutton Central

SM19UN

Sutton Central

SM19WD

Sutton Central

SM14AJ

Manor Park Road

SM14DX

Jengar Close

SM14GJ

Sutton Central

SM11AT

St Nicholas Way

SM11PG

High Street

SM12RZ

Collingwood Road

SM14FQ

Sutton Court Road

SM14HT

Benhill Wood Road

SM12SA

Robin Hood Lane

SM14PZ

Thicket Road

SM11AN

High Street

SM11DT

High Street

SM11JP

High Street

SM12GD

Sutton Park Road

SM13SW

Benhill Wood Road

SM14BJ

Greyhound Road

SM14HR

Benhill Wood Road

SM19SY

Sutton Central

SM11JF

High Street

SM11SP

Thomas Wall Close

SM11SR

Cheam Road

SM14AG

Lenham Road

SM14EE

Burnell Road

SM14QN

Thicket Road

SM19SN

Sutton Central

SM19SU

Sutton Central

SM11RX

Collingwood Road

SM13AJ

Oakhill Road

SM11JG

High Street

SM14BZ

Chestnut Terrace

SM19SL

Sutton Central

SM19WL

Sutton Central

SM19WP

Sutton Central

SM11NZ

Sutton Central

SM13SH

Stanmore Gardens

SM13SJ

Benhill Wood Road

SM14NZ

Brunswick Road

SM14PU

Eleonora Terrace

SM11BG

Grove Road

SM11EX

High Street

SM13SE

Benfleet Close

SM14BY

Greyhound Road

SM14DE

Brunswick Road

SM13AH

Oakhill Road

SM14FU

Sutton Central

SM14HS

Benhill Wood Road

SM11HF

High Street

SM11PQ

High Street

SM13AF

Oakhill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.