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SM1 3SB

Benhill Road

Sutton North

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Detailed insights for SM1 3SB

Overview

Postcode SM1 3SB is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton North ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Sutton North area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton North is £80,418 per year. The nearest station is Sutton Common, about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royston Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Sutton North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Sutton North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.3 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 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Sutton North is £80,418 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Sutton Common located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 3SB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common
0.8 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton
0.9 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
4,992.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
6.95(-26%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.95(-78%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.42(-84%)
Burglary
3.79(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
59.88%
Indian
29
8.81%
Other White
25
7.6%
Other Asian
18
5.47%
Chinese
10
3.04%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
34.57%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.73%
No qualifications
36
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
45.83%
Owns with a mortgage
50
41.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.33%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.33%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Sutton North

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £487,500 (about £5,512 per square metre) in Sutton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 up to £885,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sutton North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£675,000£4,754
Flats17£286,000£5,061
Semi-Detached40£552,500£5,622
Terraced24£498,500£5,837

10 year median price trend in Sutton North

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 3SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 2025133, Benhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3SBTerracedFreehold£550,000
31 Jul 2025179, Benhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
03 Feb 2025165, Benhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£615,000
20 Aug 2025202, Benhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3SATerracedFreehold£312,000
12 Aug 2025170, Benhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3SASemi-DetachedFreehold£428,000

Schools

In the SM1 3SB postcode area, located within Sutton North, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 3SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryGreenshaw High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAll Saints Benhilton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySutton Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 3SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutter45 Erskine Road, Sutton, SM1 3ATWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miWrythe Convenience Store105 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RRWalking directions to Wrythe Convenience Store
0.4 miLondis113-117 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RRWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miStop ShopLower Road, Sutton, SM1 4QRWalking directions to Stop Shop
0.4 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 3SB, 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 NorthE02000846
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 007DE01004147
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 3SB

Is SM1 3SB (Sutton North) safe?

The area around SM1 3SB records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 3SB?

The median sale price around SM1 3SB in Sutton North is £487,500 (about £5,512 per square metre) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM1 3SB?

There are 20 schools close to SM1 3SB, including Greenshaw High School (Good), All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School (Good) and Sutton Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 3SB?

The closest station to SM1 3SB is Sutton Common in TfL zone 4, about 936 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 3SB?

SM1 3SB scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,229 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM1 3SB (Sutton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.