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SM1 1RW

Burgess Road

Sutton West & East Cheam

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Detailed insights for SM1 1RW

Overview

Postcode SM1 1RW 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 West area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton West is £82,026 per year. The nearest station is West Sutton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Collingwood Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
25.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Sutton West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,419 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Sutton West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.2%

Approximately 25.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Sutton West is £82,026 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is West Sutton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 1RW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.6 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.6 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
13,111.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.61(-43%)
Public order
5.87(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.57(-83%)
Vehicle crime
3.91(-58%)
Burglary
2.61(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
150
50.68%
Other White
40
13.51%
Indian
19
6.42%
Other Asian
19
6.42%
African
13
4.39%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
43.42%
No qualifications
39
17.11%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.89%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
34
27.64%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.83%
Other social rented
29
23.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.26%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Sutton West & East Cheam

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)

Price distribution by property type for Sutton West & East Cheam 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 West & East Cheam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached7£580,000£5,083
Flats44£326,500£5,246
Semi-Detached26£570,000£6,044
Terraced37£487,000£5,933

10 year median price trend in Sutton West & East Cheam

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 1RW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 1RW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2026Flat 1, Shelton Villas, 18, Burgess Road, Sutton, SM1 1RWFlatsLeasehold£370,000
10 Mar 202539, Haddon Road, Sutton, SM1 1RNTerracedFreehold£467,000
07 Feb 202538, Haddon Road, Sutton, SM1 1RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
01 Dec 202565, Clarence Road, Sutton, SM1 1RHTerracedFreehold£420,000
22 May 202571, Clarence Road, Sutton, SM1 1RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£453,000

Schools

In the SM1 1RW postcode area, located within Sutton West, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miNot applicableThe Limes CollegeAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

0.2 miNurseryThomas Wall Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 1RW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda229 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miSainsbury's287a High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miSuper Save Express277 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Super Save Express
0.2 miEuropol192 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1NRWalking directions to Europol
0.2 miLidl262-270 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1PGWalking 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 1RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Woolmer

Sutton West & East Cheam - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Louise Phelan

Sutton West & East Cheam - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Qasim Esak

Sutton West & East Cheam - 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
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sutton WestE02000853
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 014AE01004143
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 1RW

Is SM1 1RW (Sutton West) safe?

The area around SM1 1RW records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SM1 1RW?

The median sale price around SM1 1RW in Sutton West is £436,571 (about £5,738 per square metre) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM1 1RW?

There are 19 schools close to SM1 1RW, including Robin Hood Junior School (Good), The Limes College (Good) and Thomas Wall Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 1RW?

The closest station to SM1 1RW is West Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 504 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 1RW?

SM1 1RW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,419 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM1 1RW (Sutton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.