Postcode SM1 1AZ is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton West & East Cheam 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 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Collingwood Recreation Ground.
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.
Sutton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 401.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Sutton Central is £71,153 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM1 1AZ.
Sutton Central near SM1 1AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 5 | Sutton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sutton |
| 0.4 mi | 5 | West Sutton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Sutton |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Sutton Common | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sutton Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Collingwood Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Collingwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Manor Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Park |
| 0.4 mi | Sutton Green | Small | Walking directions to Sutton Green |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £436,571 (about £5,738 per square metre) in Sutton West & East Cheam area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £580,000 | £5,083 |
| Flats | 44 | £326,500 | £5,246 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £570,000 | £6,044 |
| Terraced | 37 | £487,000 | £5,933 |
10 year median price trend in Sutton West & East Cheam
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 1AZ.
In the SM1 1AZ postcode area, located within Sutton Central, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 1AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Europol | 192 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1NR | Walking directions to Europol |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 2 Lodge Place, Sutton, SM1 4AU | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 229 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LD | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Benhill Stores | 38 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, SM1 4DA | Walking directions to Benhill Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 78-82 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1EZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SM1 1AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christopher Woolmer
Sutton West & East Cheam - Elected 7 May 2026
Louise Phelan
Sutton West & East Cheam - Elected 7 May 2026
Qasim Esak
Sutton West & East Cheam - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Taylor
Sutton and Cheam - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SM1 1AZ 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.
The median sale price around SM1 1AZ in Sutton Central is £436,571 (about £5,738 per square metre) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to SM1 1AZ, including Robin Hood Junior School (Good), The Limes College (Good) and Sutton College of Learning for Adults. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SM1 1AZ is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 644 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SM1 1AZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM1 1AZ is Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christopher Woolmer (Liberal Democrats), Louise Phelan (Liberal Democrats) and Qasim Esak (Liberal Democrats).
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.