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SM1 2BF

Northspur Road

Sutton North

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Detailed insights for SM1 2BF

Overview

Postcode SM1 2BF is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton North ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Sutton West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 Sutton Common, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kimpton Linear Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Sutton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,799 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Sutton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.3%

Approximately 17.3% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from SM1 2BF.

Flood risk

Very low

Sutton West near SM1 2BF has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Sutton Common located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 2BF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common
0.5 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 2BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKimpton Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Kimpton Linear Park
0.3 miCollingwood Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Collingwood Recreation Ground
0.4 miSutton GreenSmallWalking directions to Sutton Green

Area Profile

Population
474
Population density
4,679.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.81(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.71(+33%)
Public order
12.64(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.24(+44%)
Vehicle crime
7.69(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
46.2%
Chinese
43
9.07%
Other White
36
7.59%
Indian
32
6.75%
Other Asian
30
6.33%
Total population: 474

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
34.78%
No qualifications
66
19.13%
Level 3 (A level)
50
14.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 345

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
39.88%
Owns outright
39
22.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
19.65%
Other social rented
26
15.03%
Social rents from council
4
2.31%
Total households: 173

Property prices in Sutton North

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 (about £5,512 per square metre) in Sutton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 up to £885,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sutton North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£675,000£4,754
Flats17£286,000£5,061
Semi-Detached40£552,500£5,622
Terraced24£498,500£5,837

10 year median price trend in Sutton North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton North.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 2BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 2BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 202576, Oldfields Road, Sutton, SM1 2NUTerracedFreehold£440,000
09 Jan 20264A, Willow Walk, Sutton, SM3 9QQFlatsLeasehold£240,000
10 Apr 202639, Oldfields Road, Sutton, SM1 2NBDetachedFreehold£587,500
13 Mar 20255, Oldfields Road, Sutton, SM1 2NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£510,000
09 Feb 202659, Stayton Road, Sutton, SM1 2PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£565,000

Schools

In the SM1 2BF postcode area, located within Sutton West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 2BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryWestbourne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCheam Park Farm Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryAll Saints Benhilton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 2BF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 2BF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExtraOldfields Road, Sutton, SM1 2NBWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.5 miSainsbury's287a High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 2BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Cumber

Sutton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Vanessa McCain

Sutton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Yusuf Abd El-Razzak

Sutton North - 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 NorthE05013766
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sutton WestE02000853
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 014BE01004148
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2010-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 2BF

Is SM1 2BF (Sutton West) safe?

The area around SM1 2BF records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2BF?

The median sale price around SM1 2BF in Sutton West is £487,500 (about £5,512 per square metre) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM1 2BF?

There are 20 schools close to SM1 2BF, including Westbourne Primary School (Good), Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy (Outstanding) and All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 2BF?

The closest station to SM1 2BF is Sutton Common in TfL zone 4, about 609 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 2BF?

SM1 2BF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,799 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM1 2BF is Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Sam Cumber (Liberal Democrats), Vanessa McCain (Liberal Democrats) and Yusuf Abd El-Razzak (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.