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SM1 3AD

Dovercourt Lane

Sutton North

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Overview

Postcode SM1 3AD is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton North ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Sutton Central area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton Central is £71,153 per year. The nearest station is Sutton Common, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royston Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Sutton Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,891 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Sutton Central has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36 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 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Sutton Central is £71,153 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM1 3AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton Central near SM1 3AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Sutton Common located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 3AD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common
0.7 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.8 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 3AD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRoyston ParkMediumWalking directions to Royston Park
0.4 miBenhill Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Benhill Recreation Ground
0.2 miSutton GreenSmallWalking directions to Sutton Green

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
5,983.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
10.75(+15%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.21(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.52(-72%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.84(-15%)
Burglary
4.3(-21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
111
38.95%
Other White
56
19.65%
Indian
23
8.07%
Bangladeshi
16
5.61%
Other Asian
16
5.61%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
44.34%
No qualifications
42
19%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 221

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
36.67%
Owns outright
43
35.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
23.33%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.5%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Sutton North

Median price£487,500
Price per sq ft£517
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£380K – £571K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 (about £517 per square foot) in Sutton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 up to £885,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£582,500£428
Semi-Detached37£550,000£514
Terraced27£490,000£550
Flats16£306,320£491

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£450,834£267,528£430,000£400,000
2017£465,000£295,000£450,000£406,000
2018£550,000£279,000£450,000£419,750
2019£515,000£285,000£464,000£415,500
2020£472,500£305,000£485,000£415,000
2021£552,500£292,000£502,500£455,751
2022£668,000£303,000£580,000£492,000
2023£657,100£288,750£590,000£510,000
2024£665,375£300,000£580,500£518,000
2025£572,650£262,500£552,500£490,000
2026£582,500£365,000£555,000£470,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£433£401£453£458
2017£543£477£444£471
2018£430£451£446£452
2019£470£464£456£471
2020£486£522£474£481
2021£542£454£499£499
2022£572£497£530£582
2023£730£465£567£585
2024£561£450£541£535
2025£569£471£527£547
2026£428£544£557£568
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 3AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 3AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025Flat 3, 7, Woodside Road, Sutton, SM1 3SUDetachedFreehold£1,000,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 5, 21, Woodside Road, Sutton, SM1 3SUFlatsLeasehold£205,000
15 May 20259, Bryanstone Court, Oakhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3AFFlatsLeasehold£292,000
31 Mar 20255, Vine Close, Sutton, SM1 3SXOtherLeasehold£235,000
14 May 20253, Parsons Close, Sutton, SM1 3BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the SM1 3AD postcode area, located within Sutton Central, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 3AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAll Saints Benhilton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondarySutton Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRobin Hood Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 3AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 3AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidl262-270 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1PGWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSuper Save Express277 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Super Save Express
0.3 miSainsbury's287a High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miBenhill Stores38 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, SM1 4DAWalking directions to Benhill Stores
0.3 miTesco Express77 Angel Hill, Sutton, SM1 3EHWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3AD, 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 CentralE02000851
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 012EE01004149
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 3AD

Is SM1 3AD (Sutton Central) safe?

The area around SM1 3AD records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SM1 3AD?

The median sale price around SM1 3AD in Sutton Central is £487,500 (about £517 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM1 3AD?

There are 18 schools close to SM1 3AD, including All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School (Good), Sutton Grammar School (Good) and Robin Hood Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 3AD?

The closest station to SM1 3AD is Sutton Common in TfL zone 4, about 592 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 3AD?

SM1 3AD scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,891 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM1 3AD (Sutton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM1 3AD 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).