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SM1 3SP

Chilworth Gardens

Sutton North

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Detailed insights for SM1 3SP

Overview

Postcode SM1 3SP 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 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
0%
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

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 3SP.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton Central near SM1 3SP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 3SP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common
0.9 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.9 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
6,894.1 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
213
55.47%
Other White
40
10.42%
Other Asian
34
8.85%
Indian
19
4.95%
African
16
4.17%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
38.89%
Level 3 (A level)
51
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
14.71%
No qualifications
39
12.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
7.52%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
39.47%
Owns with a mortgage
60
39.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
19.74%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.32%
Total households: 152

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 3SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 3SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 May 202612, Northpoint Close, Sutton, SM1 3SQFlatsLeasehold£350,000
27 Mar 202538, All Saints Road, Sutton, SM1 3DHDetachedFreehold£865,000
31 Oct 20259, Aylesbury Court, Benhill Wood Road, Sutton, SM1 3SWFlatsLeasehold£250,000
14 Feb 20256, Elgin Road, Sutton, SM1 3SNDetachedFreehold£610,000
07 Feb 202533, Benwood Court, Benhill Wood Road, Sutton, SM1 3SSFlatsLeasehold£295,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miSecondaryGreenshaw High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondarySutton Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 3SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco Express77 Angel Hill, Sutton, SM1 3EHWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miAngel Hill SuperstoreAngel Hill Drive, Sutton, SM1 3EWWalking directions to Angel Hill Superstore
0.4 miCostcutter45 Erskine Road, Sutton, SM1 3ATWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miLidl262-270 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1PGWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miSuper Save Express277 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Super Save 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 3SP, 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 3SP

Is SM1 3SP (Sutton Central) safe?

The area around SM1 3SP 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 3SP?

The median sale price around SM1 3SP 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 3SP?

There are 20 schools close to SM1 3SP, 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 3SP?

The closest station to SM1 3SP is Sutton Common in TfL zone 4, about 660 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 3SP?

SM1 3SP 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 3SP (Sutton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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