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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

SM13SL

Benhill Wood Road

SM13SP

Chilworth Gardens

SM14EX

Elm Grove

SM14RL

Carshalton Road

SM11NL

High Street

SM14BH

Burnell Road

SM14DP

Benhill Avenue

SM14EJ

Brunswick Road

SM14GL

Sutton Central

SM14WB

Sutton Central

SM19RG

Sutton Central

SM19SS

Sutton Central

SM11DU

High Street

SM14PJ

Lind Road

SM14QD

Godstone Road

SM19SG

Sutton Central

SM11AH

High Street

SM11JE

Sutton Central

SM11JQ

High Street

SM14HN

Benhill Wood Road

SM14TB

Langley Park Road

SM11LB

High Street

SM14BW

Burnell Road

SM11LX

High Street

SM14EF

Lewis Road

SM14EG

Burnell Road

SM14FZ

Mason Road

SM19PG

Sutton Central

SM12GA

Sutton Park Road

SM11AZ

Sutton West & East Cheam

SM11NY

Sutton Central

SM11RH

Clarence Road

SM11RN

Haddon Road

SM13BS

Benhilton Gardens

SM13SD

Benfleet Close

SM11SG

West Street

SM14AX

Goossens Close

SM19SW

Sutton Central

SM19WF

Sutton Central

SM11LZ

Sutton Central

SM11SA

Crown Road

SM11ST

Hill Road

SM12QB

Wings Close

SM14FG

Sutton Court Road

SM19TL

Sutton Central

SM11HN

High Street

SM11SB

Crown Road

SM14DJ

Benhill Avenue

SM14DR

Cressingham Grove

SM14FX

Sutton Central

SM14BP

Nursery Road

SM14EW

Cressingham Grove

SM14JJ

Turnpike Lane

SM19NG

Sutton Central

SM14DT

Cressingham Grove

SM14WW

Sutton Central

SM11AG

Robin Hood Lane

SM12GB

Sutton Park Road

SM14AE

Greyhound Road

SM14AN

Greyhound Road

SM14DA

Benhill Avenue

SM14DN

Benhill Avenue

SM14DU

Marshalls Road

SM14EH

Brunswick Road

SM14QB

Thicket Crescent

SM25WL

Sutton Central

SM11DS

Grove Road

SM11JN

Sutton Central

SM14EQ

Lewis Road

SM13DE

All Saints Road

SM14BF

Throwley Way

SM11LT

High Street

SM13SX

Vine Close

SM14DY

Marshalls Road

SM14FS

Sutton Plaza

SM14FW

Sutton Central

SM14QY

Thicket Road

SM14RD

Chalk Pit Way

SM13BP

Parsons Close

SM14ER

Cressingham Grove

SM14EZ

Rosebery Gardens

SM11RU

Collingwood Road

SM14AF

Throwley Way

SM14DF

Brunswick Road

SM14FR

Railway Walk

SM11LF

Times Square

SM13SR

Benhill Wood Road

SM14BR

Lewis Road

SM14BT

Manor Lane

SM14FY

Lind Road

SM14QU

Cliffe Walk

SM19ZZ

Sutton Central

SM11RP

Brandon Road

SM14BN

Manor Lane

SM14DG

Brunswick Road

SM14EL

Brunswick Road

SM14FT

Sutton Central

SM14HH

Keswick Close

SM11GJ

Sutton Central

SM13DD

Hunting Gate Mews

Data Sources

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