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SM1 2EP

Gander Green Lane

Sutton West & East Cheam

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Detailed insights for SM1 2EP

Overview

Postcode SM1 2EP 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Seears Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Sutton West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,062 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Sutton West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 214 ft away from SM1 2EP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is West Sutton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 2EP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.7 mi

5

Cheam

Southern

Walking directions to Cheam
0.7 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 2EP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSeears ParkLargeWalking directions to Seears Park
0.3 miCollingwood Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Collingwood Recreation Ground
0.4 miQuarry ParkSmallWalking directions to Quarry Park

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
4,843.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.83(-49%)
Other theft
9.88(-14%)
Vehicle crime
9.88(+5%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.22(-70%)
Drugs
2.64(-57%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
59.17%
Other White
46
11.89%
Indian
33
8.53%
Other
26
6.72%
Other Asian
20
5.17%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
42.66%
No qualifications
46
15.7%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
50.76%
Owns outright
40
30.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
16.67%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.52%
Social rents from council
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

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 2EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 2EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 202561, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£725,000
31 Jan 20252, Shearwater Road, Sutton, SM1 2ARTerracedFreehold£480,000
29 Jan 202652, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£490,000
14 Feb 202564, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2EJTerracedFreehold£500,000
13 Feb 20256, Petersham Close, Sutton, SM1 2SZTerracedFreehold£575,000

Schools

In the SM1 2EP postcode area, located within Sutton West, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.3 miNurseryThomas Wall Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryRobin Hood Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 2EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 2EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis18-22 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2EJWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miDay's Stores143 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2EZWalking directions to Day's Stores
0.3 miShell SelectCheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2TLWalking directions to Shell Select
0.3 miLittle WaitroseCheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2TLWalking directions to Little Waitrose

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 2EP, 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 014EE01004161
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 2EP

Is SM1 2EP (Sutton West) safe?

The area around SM1 2EP records about 38 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 2EP?

The median sale price around SM1 2EP 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 2EP?

There are 18 schools close to SM1 2EP, including Homefield Preparatory School, Thomas Wall Nursery School (Outstanding) and Robin Hood Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 2EP?

The closest station to SM1 2EP is West Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 236 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 2EP?

SM1 2EP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,062 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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