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SM1 1EX

High Street

Sutton Central

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Detailed insights for SM1 1EX

Overview

Postcode SM1 1EX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Manor Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
402
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

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

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 198 ft away from SM1 1EX.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 1EX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.6 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.9 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 1EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
19,096.4 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
95
29.97%
Other White
73
23.03%
Indian
36
11.36%
Other Asian
30
9.46%
Pakistani
15
4.73%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
166
63.85%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.54%
No qualifications
16
6.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
5.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
4.62%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
47.88%
Owns with a mortgage
38
23.03%
Other social rented
28
16.97%
Owns outright
10
6.06%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.42%
Total households: 165

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 1EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 1EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 2025Flat 39, Aspects, 1, Throwley Way, Sutton, SM1 4FDFlatsLeasehold£185,000
15 Apr 2026Flat 154, Aspects, 1, Throwley Way, Sutton, SM1 4FEFlatsLeasehold£280,000
29 Jan 2026Flat 129, Aspects, 1, Throwley Way, Sutton, SM1 4FEFlatsLeasehold£255,000
21 Jan 2026Flat 103, Aspects, 1, Throwley Way, Sutton, SM1 4FEFlatsLeasehold£270,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 98, Aspects, 1, Throwley Way, Sutton, SM1 4FEFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the SM1 1EX postcode area, located within Sutton Central, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 1EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSutton College of Learning for AdultsMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableOrchard Hill CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondarySutton Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 1EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLidl78-82 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1EZWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 misMart Oriental52 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1HYWalking directions to sMart Oriental
0.1 miDynamic LocalBank Mews, Sutton, SM1 4RAWalking directions to Dynamic Local
0.1 miFone And VapeBank Mews, Sutton, SM1 1HFWalking directions to Fone And Vape
0.1 miMorrisons31 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1DDWalking directions to Morrisons

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 1EX, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 1EX

Is SM1 1EX (Sutton Central) safe?

The area around SM1 1EX 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 1EX?

The median sale price around SM1 1EX 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 1EX?

There are 17 schools close to SM1 1EX, including Sutton College of Learning for Adults, Orchard Hill College (Outstanding) and Sutton Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 1EX?

The closest station to SM1 1EX is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 343 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 1EX?

SM1 1EX 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 1EX (Sutton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM1 1EX 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.