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SM1 2TP

St James Road

Sutton West & East Cheam

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Detailed insights for SM1 2TP

Overview

Postcode SM1 2TP 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton South West is £75,999 per year. The nearest station is West Sutton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the 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
12.3%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Sutton South West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,023 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% 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

12.3%

Approximately 12.3% 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 318 ft away from SM1 2TP.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton South West near SM1 2TP 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 2TP
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
0.7 mi

5

Cheam

Southern

Walking directions to Cheam

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 2TP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCollingwood Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Collingwood Recreation Ground
0.5 miPerrett's FieldLargeWalking directions to Perrett's Field
0.5 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
10,819.1 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
154
48.28%
African
43
13.48%
Other White
34
10.66%
Indian
18
5.64%
Other
12
3.76%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
51.67%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.75%
No qualifications
25
10.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
37.69%
Owns with a mortgage
42
32.31%
Owns outright
21
16.15%
Social rents from council
11
8.46%
Other social rented
5
3.85%
Total households: 130

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 2TP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 2TP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026Flat 1, 35, St James Road, Sutton, SM1 2TPFlatsLeasehold£370,000
28 Nov 202524A, St James Road, Sutton, SM1 2TPDetachedLeasehold£350,000
31 Mar 202541, St James Road, Sutton, SM1 2TPSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
28 Mar 202520C, St James Road, Sutton, SM1 2TPFlatsLeasehold£375,000
19 Sept 202536, Western Road, Sutton, SM1 2TFTerracedFreehold£720,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 2TP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableHomefield Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNurseryThomas Wall Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryRobin Hood Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 2TP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miShell SelectCheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2TLWalking directions to Shell Select
0 miLittle WaitroseCheam Road, Sutton, SM1 2TLWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.2 miLondis18-22 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2EJWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miOK OK Chinese Supermarket64 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BTWalking directions to OK OK Chinese Supermarket
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 2TP, 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

Frequently asked questions about SM1 2TP

Is SM1 2TP (Sutton South West) safe?

The area around SM1 2TP 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 2TP?

The median sale price around SM1 2TP in Sutton South 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 2TP?

There are 18 schools close to SM1 2TP, including Homefield Preparatory School, Thomas Wall Nursery School (Outstanding) and Robin Hood Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 2TP?

The closest station to SM1 2TP is West Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 530 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 2TP?

SM1 2TP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,023 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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