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SM1 2JR

St Dunstans Hill

Sutton West & East Cheam

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Detailed insights for SM1 2JR

Overview

Postcode SM1 2JR 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kimpton Linear Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Sutton West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,033 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

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

Social housing

14.4%

Approximately 14.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from SM1 2JR.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton West near SM1 2JR 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 2JR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.6 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 2JR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKimpton Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Kimpton Linear Park
0.3 miCollingwood Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Collingwood Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
2,462.9 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
181
60.74%
Other White
37
12.42%
Other Asian
19
6.38%
Chinese
13
4.36%
Pakistani
11
3.69%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
29.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
19.83%
No qualifications
44
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
45.95%
Owns outright
33
29.73%
Social rents from council
11
9.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.01%
Other social rented
5
4.5%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Sutton West & East Cheam

Median price£428,563
Price per sq ft£530
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£336K – £575K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £428,563 (about £530 per square foot) in Sutton West & East Cheam area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached30£625,000£565
Detached5£580,000£513
Terraced36£486,000£551
Flats47£325,000£476

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton West & East Cheam

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£543,500£276,125£476,975£388,500
2017£472,000£294,000£471,500£405,000
2018£501,500£290,000£470,000£380,000
2019£669,950£292,500£503,000£389,750
2020£580,400£308,000£534,250£406,000
2021£824,000£305,000£512,000£426,000
2022£734,000£297,500£609,500£492,000
2023£770,000£311,250£635,812£463,750
2024£800,000£308,000£610,000£500,000
2025£627,500£306,000£630,000£486,000
2026£622,500£320,250£600,000£525,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£426£465£479£472
2017£464£454£446£485
2018£434£445£451£453
2019£476£458£485£435
2020£479£489£470£470
2021£515£474£501£502
2022£579£481£554£576
2023£558£507£559£549
2024£555£457£547£580
2025£440£473£562£548
2026£539£480£535£569
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton West & East Cheam in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 2JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 2JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202522A, St Dunstans Hill, Sutton, SM1 2UEFlatsLeasehold£182,500
15 Apr 20252, St Dunstans Hill, Sutton, SM1 2UEOtherFreehold£928,453
18 Jul 2025255, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2HDTerracedFreehold£490,000
29 Aug 2025307, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM3 9QESemi-DetachedFreehold£470,000
16 Jul 2025319, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM3 9QESemi-DetachedFreehold£670,000

Schools

In the SM1 2JR postcode area, located within Sutton West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 2JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWestbourne Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCheam Park Farm Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryCheam High SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 2JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExtraOldfields Road, Sutton, SM1 2NBWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miDay's Stores143 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2EZWalking directions to Day's Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district.

Band A£1,586
Band B£1,850
Band C£2,114
Band D£2,379
Band E£2,907
Band F£3,436
Band G£3,964
Band H£4,757

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 2JR, 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

Frequently asked questions about SM1 2JR

Is SM1 2JR (Sutton West) safe?

The area around SM1 2JR 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 2JR?

The median sale price around SM1 2JR in Sutton West is £428,563 (about £530 per square foot) based on 118 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM1 2JR?

There are 17 schools close to SM1 2JR, including Westbourne Primary School (Good), Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy (Outstanding) and Cheam High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 2JR?

The closest station to SM1 2JR is West Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 615 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 2JR?

SM1 2JR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,033 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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