Area360 logo

Postcode insights

SM1 2DA

Grove Avenue

Sutton West & East Cheam

Interactive map showing SM1 2DA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SM1 2DA

Overview

Postcode SM1 2DA 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sutton South West is £75,999 per year. The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Seears Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Sutton South West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,768 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% 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

12.3%

Approximately 12.3% 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 road, approximately 296 ft away from SM1 2DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton South West near SM1 2DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 2DA
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
0.6 mi

5

Cheam

Southern

Walking directions to Cheam

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 2DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSeears ParkLargeWalking directions to Seears Park
0.5 miQuarry ParkSmallWalking directions to Quarry Park

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
10,819.1 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
154
48.28%
African
43
13.48%
Other White
34
10.66%
Indian
18
5.64%
Other
12
3.76%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
51.67%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.75%
No qualifications
25
10.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
37.69%
Owns with a mortgage
42
32.31%
Owns outright
21
16.15%
Social rents from council
11
8.46%
Other social rented
5
3.85%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Sutton West & East Cheam

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £428,562 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
Flats48£322,500£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 2DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 2DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202627, Grove Avenue, Sutton, SM1 2DASemi-DetachedLeasehold£410,000
12 Nov 202531, Grove Avenue, Sutton, SM1 2DAFlatsLeasehold£405,000
22 Sept 202533, Grove Avenue, Sutton, SM1 2DAFlatsLeasehold£325,000
28 Jul 202534, Grove Avenue, Sutton, SM1 2DPFlatsLeasehold£394,000
27 Jun 20254, Grove Avenue, Sutton, SM1 2DPFlatsLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the SM1 2DA postcode area, located within Sutton South West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 2DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableHomefield Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableSutton High School GDSTOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNurseryThomas Wall Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 2DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 2DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShell SelectCheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2TLWalking directions to Shell Select
0.1 miLittle WaitroseCheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2TLWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.3 miLondis18-22 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2EJWalking directions to Londis
0.3 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

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 2DA, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Nearby Postcodes

Frequently asked questions about SM1 2DA

Is SM1 2DA (Sutton South West) safe?

The area around SM1 2DA 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 2DA?

The median sale price around SM1 2DA in Sutton South West is £428,563 (about £5,703 per square metre) based on 118 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM1 2DA?

There are 19 schools close to SM1 2DA, including Homefield Preparatory School, Sutton High School GDST and Thomas Wall Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 2DA?

The closest station to SM1 2DA is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 683 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 2DA?

SM1 2DA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,768 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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.