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SM1 3SD

Benfleet Close

Sutton North

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Detailed insights for SM1 3SD

Overview

Postcode SM1 3SD 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 0.6 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Sutton Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,557 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% 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

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% 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 3SD.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton Central near SM1 3SD 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 3SD
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
0.8 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 3SD
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
315
Population density
5,431 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
212
67.52%
Other White
22
7.01%
African
17
5.41%
Indian
15
4.78%
Other Asian
11
3.5%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
31.94%
No qualifications
61
23.19%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
55.22%
Owns with a mortgage
36
26.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.19%
Social rents from council
4
2.99%
Other social rented
3
2.24%
Total households: 134

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 3SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 3SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Oct 2025115A, Benfleet Close, Sutton, SM1 3SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
22 Aug 2025107, Benfleet Close, Sutton, SM1 3SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£635,000
27 Mar 202565, Benfleet Close, Sutton, SM1 3SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£625,000
13 Feb 202630, Benfleet Close, Sutton, SM1 3SESemi-DetachedFreehold£650,000
24 Jul 20252, Benfleet Close, Sutton, SM1 3SESemi-DetachedFreehold£785,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.4 miSecondaryGreenshaw High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondarySutton Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 3SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutter45 Erskine Road, Sutton, SM1 3ATWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miVibi Express1 Lower Road, Sutton, SM1 4QJWalking directions to Vibi Express
0.4 miStop ShopLower Road, Sutton, SM1 4QRWalking directions to Stop Shop
0.4 miTesco Express10 Lower Road, Sutton, SM1 4QWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miBroadway Mini MarketManor Lane, Sutton, SM1 4BUWalking directions to Broadway Mini Market

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 3SD, 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 3SD

Is SM1 3SD (Sutton Central) safe?

The area around SM1 3SD 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 3SD?

The median sale price around SM1 3SD in Sutton Central 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 3SD?

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

What is the nearest station to SM1 3SD?

The closest station to SM1 3SD is Sutton Common in TfL zone 4, about 921 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 3SD?

SM1 3SD scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,557 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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