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SM1 2RA

Chaucer Gardens

Sutton North

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Detailed insights for SM1 2RA

Overview

Postcode SM1 2RA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Collingwood Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
41%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

41%

Approximately 41.0% 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 109 ft away from SM1 2RA.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton West near SM1 2RA 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 Sutton Common located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 2RA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common
0.4 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.9 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 2RA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCollingwood Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Collingwood Recreation Ground
0.2 miSutton GreenSmallWalking directions to Sutton Green

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
9,241.2 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
155
45.06%
Other White
34
9.88%
African
31
9.01%
Other
27
7.85%
Other Asian
21
6.1%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
28.63%
No qualifications
71
27.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.29%
Level 3 (A level)
36
14.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.45%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
38
32.48%
Owns outright
29
24.79%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.11%
Other social rented
10
8.55%
Total households: 117

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 2RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 2RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jun 202519, Sunnyhurst Close, Sutton, SM1 2PTFlatsLeasehold£286,000
11 Jul 20256, Pylbrook Road, Sutton, SM1 1QZTerracedFreehold£490,000
20 Mar 202631, Rectory Road, Sutton, SM1 1QWTerracedFreehold£455,000
17 Feb 202515, Rectory Road, Sutton, SM1 1QWTerracedFreehold£462,500
27 Mar 20257, Milton Road, Sutton, SM1 2QRTerracedFreehold£415,000

Schools

In the SM1 2RA postcode area, located within Sutton West, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAll Saints Benhilton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRobin Hood Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 2RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 2RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's287a High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miSuper Save Express277 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Super Save Express
0.3 miLidl262-270 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1PGWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miAsda229 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miTesco ExtraOldfields Road, Sutton, SM1 2NBWalking directions to Tesco Extra

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 2RA, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 2RA

Is SM1 2RA (Sutton West) safe?

The area around SM1 2RA 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 2RA?

The median sale price around SM1 2RA 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 2RA?

There are 19 schools close to SM1 2RA, including Westbourne Primary School (Good), All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School (Good) and Robin Hood Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 2RA?

The closest station to SM1 2RA is Sutton Common in TfL zone 4, about 483 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 2RA?

SM1 2RA 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 2RA (Sutton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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