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Sutton Central

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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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 18% 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. The median sale price in Sutton Central is £333,750 (around £479 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £420,000. There are 4 schools in Sutton Central: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
123
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
51.81(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.45(+28%)
Shoplifting
27.72(+177%)
Public order
15.02(+122%)
Other theft
9.93(-13%)
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

Median price: £333,750
Price per sq ft: £479
Sales (last 12 months): 76
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £420K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £333,750 (about £479 per square foot) in Sutton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£585,000£507
Terraced13£427,500£535
Flats50£270,000£465

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£433,000£288,000£444,250£368,750
2017£440,000£322,376£460,000£380,000
2018£621,000£280,000£382,625£380,000
2019£493,000£267,750£492,500£375,000
2020£605,000£252,500£480,000£382,000
2021£541,000£270,000£463,588£412,500
2022£690,000£283,500£555,000£438,000
2023—£290,000£600,000£429,750
2024£580,000£280,000£570,000£455,000
2025£610,000£266,500£575,000£452,500
2026—£270,000£546,250£380,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£344£401£475£455
2017£508£457£494£445
2018£382£446£451£452
2019£460£419£447£415
2020£375£429£483£512
2021£569£423£496£478
2022£616£456£517£579
2023—£440£508£523
2024£722£441£520£535
2025£572£449£583£560
2026—£473£493£535
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district.

Band A£1,586
Band B£1,850
Band C£2,114
Band D£2,379
Band E£2,907
Band F£3,436
Band G£3,964
Band H£4,757

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.