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SM1 1SW

West Street

Sutton West & East Cheam

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Detailed insights for SM1 1SW

Overview

Postcode SM1 1SW 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 South West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton South West is £75,999 per year. The nearest station is Sutton, about 0.3 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Sutton South West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Sutton South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.5%

Approximately 15.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Sutton South West is £75,999 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton South West near SM1 1SW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 1SW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.4 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.8 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
8,435.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.53(-47%)
Other theft
9.45(-17%)
Shoplifting
7.08(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.31(-80%)
Robbery
4.13(+16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
116
38.54%
Other White
51
16.94%
Indian
24
7.97%
Other Asian
23
7.64%
African
22
7.31%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
45.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.29%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.46%
No qualifications
34
14.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
5.37%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
36.43%
Owns outright
31
24.03%
Owns with a mortgage
27
20.93%
Social rents from council
16
12.4%
Other social rented
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Sutton West & East Cheam

Median price£428,563
Price per sq ft£530
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£336K – £575K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £428,563 (about £530 per square foot) in Sutton West & East Cheam area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,000,000.

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 West & East Cheam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached30£625,000£565
Detached5£580,000£513
Terraced36£486,000£551
Flats47£325,000£476

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton West & East Cheam

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£543,500£276,125£476,975£388,500
2017£472,000£294,000£471,500£405,000
2018£501,500£290,000£470,000£380,000
2019£669,950£292,500£503,000£389,750
2020£580,400£308,000£534,250£406,000
2021£824,000£305,000£512,000£426,000
2022£734,000£297,500£609,500£492,000
2023£770,000£311,250£635,812£463,750
2024£800,000£308,000£610,000£500,000
2025£627,500£306,000£630,000£486,000
2026£622,500£320,250£600,000£525,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£426£465£479£472
2017£464£454£446£485
2018£434£445£451£453
2019£476£458£485£435
2020£479£489£470£470
2021£515£474£501£502
2022£579£481£554£576
2023£558£507£559£549
2024£555£457£547£580
2025£440£473£562£548
2026£539£480£535£569
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton West & East Cheam in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 1SW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 1SW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 2026Flat 3, Court Lodge, 37, West Street, Sutton, SM1 1SWFlatsLeasehold£348,000
05 Feb 202611, Falcourt Close, Sutton, SM1 2RQSemi-DetachedFreehold£380,000
20 Jan 202630, Falcourt Close, Sutton, SM1 2RQTerracedLeasehold£310,000
14 Aug 202515, Falcourt Close, Sutton, SM1 2RQFlatsLeasehold£365,000
08 May 202656, Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, SM1 2RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£720,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.2 miNot applicableSutton College of Learning for AdultsMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableThe Limes CollegeAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 1SW, 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 South WestE02000857
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 018EE01004162
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2005-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 1SW

Is SM1 1SW (Sutton South West) safe?

The area around SM1 1SW records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near SM1 1SW?

The median sale price around SM1 1SW in Sutton South West is £428,563 (about £530 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM1 1SW?

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

What is the nearest station to SM1 1SW?

The closest station to SM1 1SW is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 562 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 1SW?

SM1 1SW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,023 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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