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SM1 2JH

St Albans Road

Sutton West & East Cheam

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Detailed insights for SM1 2JH

Overview

Postcode SM1 2JH 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Sutton West is £82,026 per year. The nearest station is West Sutton located about 0.3 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Sutton West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,763 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Sutton West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from SM1 2JH.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton West near SM1 2JH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 2JH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.8 mi

5

Cheam

Southern

Walking directions to Cheam
0.8 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 2JH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSeears ParkLargeWalking directions to Seears Park
0.3 miCollingwood Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Collingwood Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
8,781.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.66(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.08(-66%)
Vehicle crime
9.08(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.05(+6%)
Drugs
4.84(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
70.81%
Indian
21
6.07%
Other
18
5.2%
Other Asian
14
4.05%
Other White
11
3.18%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
36.8%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
15.99%
No qualifications
27
10.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
51.59%
Owns outright
45
35.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.14%
Social rents from council
3
2.38%
Other social rented
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

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 2JH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 2JH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202548A, St Albans Road, Sutton, SM1 2JJFlatsLeasehold£335,000
05 Mar 202568, St Albans Road, Sutton, SM1 2JJTerracedFreehold£610,000
15 Oct 20256, Saltash Close, Sutton, SM1 2JLFlatsLeasehold£390,000
13 Mar 202534, Hilldale Road, Sutton, SM1 2JDFlatsLeasehold£375,500
14 Mar 202533, St Albans Road, Sutton, SM1 2JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£442,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 2JH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryCheam High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryCheam Fields Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWestbourne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 2JH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 2JH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miDay's Stores143 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2EZWalking directions to Day's Stores
0.4 miLondis18-22 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2EJWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miTesco ExpressMalden Road, Sutton, SM3 8QFWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 2JH, 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 014CE01004159
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about SM1 2JH

Is SM1 2JH (Sutton West) safe?

The area around SM1 2JH records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 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 2JH?

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

What schools are near SM1 2JH?

There are 19 schools close to SM1 2JH, including Cheam High School (Outstanding), Cheam Fields Primary Academy (Good) and Westbourne Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 2JH?

The closest station to SM1 2JH is West Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 433 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 2JH?

SM1 2JH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,763 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.