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SM1 2RF

Gibson Road

Sutton Central

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Detailed insights for SM1 2RF

Overview

Postcode SM1 2RF is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton Central ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Sutton South West area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.0 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Manor Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Sutton South West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,793 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Sutton South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 95 ft away from SM1 2RF.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 2RF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.5 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.9 mi

5

Cheam

Southern

Walking directions to Cheam

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 2RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
12,413.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
49.01(+82%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.17(+7%)
Drugs
22.28(+259%)
Public order
11.39(+68%)
Other theft
8.42(-26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
67
23.18%
British
60
20.76%
Other White
52
17.99%
Other Asian
40
13.84%
African
21
7.27%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
123
57.75%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.86%
No qualifications
15
7.04%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
72
60.5%
Owns with a mortgage
21
17.65%
Owns outright
15
12.61%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.88%
Other social rented
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Sutton Central

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Sutton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £915,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sutton Central 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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£742,500£5,645
Flats55£260,000£5,000
Semi-Detached13£445,350£5,708
Terraced28£470,000£5,856

10 year median price trend in Sutton Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Central.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 2RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 2RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 2025119, Homefield Park, Sutton, SM1 2DYFlatsLeasehold£326,000
07 Mar 2025135, Homefield Park, Sutton, SM1 2DYFlatsLeasehold£247,500
07 Apr 2026Flat 5, 26, Sherwood Park Road, Sutton, SM1 2SQFlatsLeasehold£260,000
05 Dec 2025178, Homefield Park, Sutton, SM1 2DZFlatsLeasehold£260,000
08 Jul 2025166, Homefield Park, Sutton, SM1 2DZFlatsLeasehold£329,000

Schools

In the SM1 2RF postcode area, located within Sutton South West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 2RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSutton College of Learning for AdultsMiscellaneous

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableSutton High School GDSTOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableOrchard Hill CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 2RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 2RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOK OK Chinese Supermarket64 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BTWalking directions to OK OK Chinese Supermarket
0.2 miLittle WaitroseCheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2TLWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.2 miShell SelectCheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2TLWalking directions to Shell Select
0.2 miMorrisons31 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1DDWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miLidl78-82 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1EZWalking directions to Lidl

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 2RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cryss Mennaceur

Sutton Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Ed Parsley

Sutton Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Richard Choi

Sutton Central - 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 CentralE05013765
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sutton South WestE02000857
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 018CE01004156
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

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Frequently asked questions about SM1 2RF

Is SM1 2RF (Sutton South West) safe?

The area around SM1 2RF records about 101 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near SM1 2RF?

The median sale price around SM1 2RF in Sutton South West is £340,000 (about £5,411 per square metre) based on 98 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM1 2RF?

There are 16 schools close to SM1 2RF, including Sutton College of Learning for Adults, Sutton High School GDST and Orchard Hill College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 2RF?

The closest station to SM1 2RF is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 450 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 2RF?

SM1 2RF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,793 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.