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About

Sutton West is a residential district located to the west of Sutton town centre, primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area is well-connected, with Sutton railway station providing frequent services to central London and other suburbs. Local shopping needs are met by a mix of independent shops and small parades along Brighton Road and adjoining streets, serving the immediate community.

The area is characterised by its proximity to several green spaces, including the expansive Sutton Common to the north. A notable local landmark is the Sutton Life Centre, an innovative community facility focused on youth education and safety. The residential streets are generally quiet, with the main thoroughfare of Brighton Road carrying significant traffic through the area towards neighbouring boroughs.

Area overview

On average Sutton West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sutton West is £82,026 per year. There are 3 schools in Sutton West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Sutton West is home to around 8,172 people, with a population density of about 6,554.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Sutton West Population
8,172
Population density
6,554.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.72(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.91(-40%)
Vehicle crime
7.46(-23%)
Other theft
5.26(-55%)
Public order
4.04(-39%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,520
55.3%
Other White
1,013
12.39%
Indian
460
5.63%
Other Asian
404
4.94%
Chinese
281
3.44%
Total population: 8,173

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,457
38.92%
Level 3 (A level)
991
15.7%
No qualifications
925
14.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
840
13.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
595
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 6,313

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,280
39.94%
Owns outright
865
26.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
640
19.97%
Social rents from council
184
5.74%
Other social rented
174
5.43%
Total households: 3,205

Property prices in Sutton West

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £487,000 in Sutton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £241,000 up to £935,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sutton West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats17£308,000
Semi-Detached19£625,000
Terraced41£495,000

10 years median price trend in Sutton West

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

Data Sources

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