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SM1 3RS

Benhill Road

Sutton Central

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Detailed insights for SM1 3RS

Overview

Postcode SM1 3RS is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton Central ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Sutton East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton East is £88,365 per year. The nearest station is Sutton Common, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royston Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
52%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Sutton East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Sutton East has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52%

Approximately 52.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Sutton East is £88,365 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton East near SM1 3RS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 3RS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common
0.7 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton
0.8 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 3RS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRoyston ParkMediumWalking directions to Royston Park
0.5 miWrythe Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Wrythe Recreation Ground
0.1 miBenhill Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Benhill Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
6,930.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.65(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.57(-20%)
Public order
6.64(-2%)
Shoplifting
5.53(-45%)
Other theft
5.53(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
59.47%
Other White
32
14.1%
Indian
9
3.96%
African
9
3.96%
Chinese
7
3.08%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
28.41%
No qualifications
38
21.59%
Level 3 (A level)
33
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
9.66%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
48.04%
Owns with a mortgage
19
18.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
16.67%
Owns outright
12
11.76%
Social rents from council
4
3.92%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Sutton Central

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £338,750 (about £5,396 per square metre) 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
Flats54£260,000£5,045
Semi-Detached12£445,175£5,489
Terraced26£465,000£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 3RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 3RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 2025Flat 8, 110, Benhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3RSFlatsLeasehold£128,000
17 Apr 2025106, Benhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3RXSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
10 Dec 202521, Erskine Road, Sutton, SM1 3AWTerracedFreehold£450,000
27 Feb 202665, Benhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3RRTerracedFreehold£485,000
19 Dec 202581, Benhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3RRTerracedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the SM1 3RS postcode area, located within Sutton East, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 3RS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondarySutton Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryManor Park Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miSecondaryGreenshaw High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 3RS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 3RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutter45 Erskine Road, Sutton, SM1 3ATWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miWashington Mini Market111 Westmead Road, Sutton, SM1 4JDWalking directions to Washington Mini Market
0.3 miStop ShopLower Road, Sutton, SM1 4QRWalking directions to Stop Shop
0.3 miLondis121 Westmead Road, Sutton, SM1 4JEWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miVibi Express1 Lower Road, Sutton, SM1 4QJWalking directions to Vibi Express

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 3RS, 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 EastE02000852
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 013CE01004138
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 3RS

Is SM1 3RS (Sutton East) safe?

The area around SM1 3RS records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3RS?

The median sale price around SM1 3RS in Sutton East is £338,750 (about £5,396 per square metre) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM1 3RS?

There are 20 schools close to SM1 3RS, including Sutton Grammar School (Good), Manor Park Primary Academy and Greenshaw High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 3RS?

The closest station to SM1 3RS is Sutton Common in TfL zone 4, about 1,112 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 3RS?

SM1 3RS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,774 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM1 3RS (Sutton East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM1 3RS is Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cryss Mennaceur (Liberal Democrats), Ed Parsley (Liberal Democrats) and Richard Choi (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.