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SM1 2SG

Sherwood Park Road

Sutton West & East Cheam

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Overview

Postcode SM1 2SG 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 South West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.7 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 West Sutton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Collingwood Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Sutton South West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,768 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Sutton South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.7 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 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM1 2SG.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 2SG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.4 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.8 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 2SG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCollingwood Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Collingwood Recreation Ground
0.4 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
9,355.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.53(-47%)
Other theft
9.45(-17%)
Shoplifting
7.08(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.31(-80%)
Robbery
4.13(+16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
125
45.13%
Other White
50
18.05%
Other Asian
16
5.78%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
14
5.05%
Pakistani
12
4.33%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
49.34%
Level 3 (A level)
33
14.41%
No qualifications
28
12.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.86%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
37.5%
Owns with a mortgage
42
35%
Owns outright
28
23.33%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.33%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

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 2SG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 2SG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 2025Flat 1, 58, Sherwood Park Road, Sutton, SM1 2SGOtherLeasehold£431,000
08 Dec 202541, Marian Court, Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, SM1 2SBFlatsLeasehold£205,000
28 Mar 202511, Albany Mews, Sutton, SM1 2RETerracedFreehold£417,000
29 May 2025Flat 1, 33, Camden Road, Sutton, SM1 2SHFlatsLeasehold£267,500
19 Sept 202536, Western Road, Sutton, SM1 2TFTerracedFreehold£720,000

Schools

In the SM1 2SG postcode area, located within Sutton South West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 2SG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNurseryThomas Wall Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryRobin Hood Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miNot applicableThe Limes CollegeAcademy alternative provision converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 2SG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLittle WaitroseCheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2TLWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.1 miShell SelectCheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2TLWalking directions to Shell Select
0.3 miEuropol192 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1NRWalking directions to Europol
0.3 miFarmfoods2 Lodge Place, Sutton, SM1 4AUWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.3 miAsda229 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Asda

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 2SG, 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 South WestE02000857
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 018EE01004162
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about SM1 2SG

Is SM1 2SG (Sutton South West) safe?

The area around SM1 2SG records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 3 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 2SG?

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

What schools are near SM1 2SG?

There are 17 schools close to SM1 2SG, including Thomas Wall Nursery School (Outstanding), Robin Hood Infants' School (Good) and The Limes College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 2SG?

The closest station to SM1 2SG is West Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 488 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 2SG?

SM1 2SG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,768 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.