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SM1 2AP

Grove Road

Sutton West & East Cheam

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Detailed insights for SM1 2AP

Overview

Postcode SM1 2AP 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Manor Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

2/10

Sutton South West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,179 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Sutton South West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.7%

Approximately 3.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 294 ft away from SM1 2AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton South West near SM1 2AP 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 Sutton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 2AP
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

5

Cheam

Southern

Walking directions to Cheam

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 2AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
5,301 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.46(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.1(-70%)
Vehicle crime
5.61(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.36(-24%)
Burglary
3.12(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
120
44.44%
Other White
42
15.56%
Indian
23
8.52%
Chinese
18
6.67%
Irish
12
4.44%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
50%
No qualifications
33
15%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
7.27%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
33.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
31.19%
Owns outright
33
30.28%
Social rents from council
2
1.83%
Other social rented
2
1.83%
Total households: 109

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 2AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 2AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 2025Flat 6, Portland Court, 100, Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 2ALFlatsLeasehold£338,000
21 Nov 2025Flat 6, 4, St James Road, Sutton, SM1 2BAFlatsLeasehold£300,000
14 Mar 20252, Rowan Lodge, 2A, St James Road, Sutton, SM1 2BAFlatsLeasehold£250,000
17 Apr 202627, Grove Avenue, Sutton, SM1 2DASemi-DetachedLeasehold£410,000
12 Nov 202531, Grove Avenue, Sutton, SM1 2DAFlatsLeasehold£405,000

Schools

In the SM1 2AP postcode area, located within Sutton South West, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 2AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSutton High School GDSTOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableHomefield Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSutton College of Learning for AdultsMiscellaneous

N/A

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 2AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 2AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShell SelectCheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2TLWalking directions to Shell Select
0.2 miLittle WaitroseCheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2TLWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.2 miOK OK Chinese Supermarket64 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BTWalking directions to OK OK Chinese Supermarket
0.3 miMorrisons31 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1DDWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miLondis18-22 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2EJWalking directions to Londis

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 2AP, 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 018DE01004158
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 2AP

Is SM1 2AP (Sutton South West) safe?

The area around SM1 2AP records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2AP?

The median sale price around SM1 2AP in Sutton South 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 2AP?

There are 20 schools close to SM1 2AP, including Sutton High School GDST, Homefield Preparatory School and Sutton College of Learning for Adults. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 2AP?

The closest station to SM1 2AP is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 612 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 2AP?

SM1 2AP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,179 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM1 2AP (Sutton South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM1 2AP 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.