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SM1 1AY

St Nicholas Centre

Sutton Central

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Detailed insights for SM1 1AY

Overview

Postcode SM1 1AY is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton Central ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Sutton Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 401.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton Central is £71,153 per year. The nearest station is Sutton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Collingwood Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
402
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
60.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Sutton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,196 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Sutton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 401.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.5%

Approximately 60.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Sutton Central is £71,153 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM1 1AY.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton Central near SM1 1AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 1AY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.5 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.7 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 1AY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCollingwood Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Collingwood Recreation Ground
0.2 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park
0.4 miSutton GreenSmallWalking directions to Sutton Green

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
2,809.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
165.01(+431%)
Shoplifting
125.89(+1160%)
Public order
60.46(+794%)
Other theft
41.96(+267%)
Criminal damage and arson
31.29(+448%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
84
38.18%
Other White
43
19.55%
Other Asian
20
9.09%
Pakistani
12
5.45%
Other
11
5%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
35.48%
No qualifications
54
29.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
11.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
8.06%
Level 3 (A level)
15
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
36
31.58%
Other social rented
33
28.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
25.44%
Owns with a mortgage
7
6.14%
Owns outright
5
4.39%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Sutton Central

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £338,750 (about £5,396 per square metre) in Sutton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £915,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£742,500£5,645
Flats54£260,000£5,045
Semi-Detached12£445,175£5,489
Terraced26£465,000£5,856

10 year median price trend in Sutton Central

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 1AY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 1AY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025157 - 159, High Street, Sutton, SM1 1JHOtherFreehold£650,000
06 Aug 2025191A, High Street, Sutton, SM1 1JUFlatsLeasehold£200,000
14 Nov 2025First Floor Flat, 19, Greenford Road, Sutton, SM1 1JYFlatsLeasehold£210,000
22 Sept 202529, Greenford Road, Sutton, SM1 1JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£630,000
20 Aug 202521, Greenford Road, Sutton, SM1 1JYSemi-DetachedFreehold£650,000

Schools

In the SM1 1AY postcode area, located within Sutton Central, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 1AY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRobin Hood Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Limes CollegeAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

0.2 miSecondarySutton Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 1AY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 1AY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFarmfoods2 Lodge Place, Sutton, SM1 4AUWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miEuropol192 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1NRWalking directions to Europol
0.1 miBenhill Stores38 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, SM1 4DAWalking directions to Benhill Stores
0.2 miAsda229 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miLidl78-82 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1EZWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,513
Band B£1,765
Band C£2,018
Band D£2,270
Band E£2,774
Band F£3,278
Band G£3,783
Band H£4,539

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SM1 1AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cryss Mennaceur

Sutton Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Ed Parsley

Sutton Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Richard Choi

Sutton Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Luke Taylor

Sutton and Cheam - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSuttonE09000029
Parliamentary ConstituencySutton and CheamE14001534
WardSutton CentralE05013765
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sutton CentralE02000851
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 012GE01034156
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 1AY

Is SM1 1AY (Sutton Central) safe?

The area around SM1 1AY records about 402 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SM1 1AY?

The median sale price around SM1 1AY in Sutton Central is £338,750 (about £5,396 per square metre) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM1 1AY?

There are 16 schools close to SM1 1AY, including Robin Hood Junior School (Good), The Limes College (Good) and Sutton Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 1AY?

The closest station to SM1 1AY is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 633 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 1AY?

SM1 1AY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,196 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM1 1AY (Sutton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM1 1AY is Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cryss Mennaceur (Liberal Democrats), Ed Parsley (Liberal Democrats) and Richard Choi (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.