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SM1 1LX

High Street

Sutton Central

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Overview

Postcode SM1 1LX 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 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
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 10,865 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% 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 1LX.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton Central near SM1 1LX 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 1LX
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 1LX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park
0.5 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

Median price£340,000
Price per sq ft£492
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £450K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £492 per square foot) in Sutton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £915,000.

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
Detached3£570,000£503
Semi-Detached15£480,000£486
Terraced23£465,000£528
Flats52£265,000£469

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£301,250£467,500£372,500
2017£320,063£430,000£386,000
2018£280,250£410,000£380,000
2019£256,500£423,500£380,000
2020£263,750£433,500£402,000
2021£270,000£475,000£412,500
2022£282,000£480,000£450,000
2023£290,000£531,000£441,500
2024£280,000£528,000£457,000
2025£275,000£500,000£465,000
2026£270,000£480,000£447,500
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.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400£459£444
2017£457£483£447
2018£465£457£440
2019£433£419£419
2020£429£474£456
2021£421£480£491
2022£460£529£549
2023£448£508£529
2024£441£516£517
2025£457£534£547
2026£457£479£528
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.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 1LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 1LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 2025157 - 159, High Street, Sutton, SM1 1JHOtherFreehold£650,000
03 Mar 202638, Throwley Way, Sutton, SM1 4AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
20 Feb 2026116A, High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LUOtherFreehold£526,000
06 Aug 2025191A, High Street, Sutton, SM1 1JUFlatsLeasehold£200,000
27 Nov 202593A, High Street, Sutton, SM1 1JFOtherFreehold£795,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 1LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySutton Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRobin Hood Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSutton College of Learning for AdultsMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 1LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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 miLidl78-82 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1EZWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miAsda229 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Asda

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SM1 1LX, 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 1LX

Is SM1 1LX (Sutton Central) safe?

The area around SM1 1LX 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 1LX?

The median sale price around SM1 1LX in Sutton Central is £340,000 (about £492 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM1 1LX?

There are 17 schools close to SM1 1LX, including Sutton Grammar School (Good), Robin Hood Junior School (Good) and Sutton College of Learning for Adults. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 1LX?

The closest station to SM1 1LX is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 572 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 1LX?

SM1 1LX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,865 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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