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SM1 4DA

Benhill Avenue

Sutton Central

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Detailed insights for SM1 4DA

Overview

Postcode SM1 4DA is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton Central ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Sutton Central area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% 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, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Benhill Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Sutton Central has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,926 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Sutton Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.6%

Approximately 22.6% 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 4DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton Central near SM1 4DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 4DA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.6 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.6 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 4DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBenhill Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Benhill Recreation Ground
0.3 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park
0.3 miSutton GreenSmallWalking directions to Sutton Green

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
12,766.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.95(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.39(+2%)
Burglary
7.82(+43%)
Public order
7.43(+10%)
Vehicle crime
7.04(-25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
150
39.27%
Other White
83
21.73%
Other Asian
28
7.33%
Other
22
5.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
5.24%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
40.53%
Level 3 (A level)
53
17.61%
No qualifications
50
16.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
8.64%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
25.6%
Shared ownership
36
21.43%
Other social rented
31
18.45%
Owns outright
25
14.88%
Owns with a mortgage
22
13.1%
Total households: 168

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 4DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 4DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 2025Flat 31, Woodville House, 1, Brunswick Road, Sutton, SM1 4DEFlatsLeasehold£153,000
24 Oct 202573, Elm Grove, Sutton, SM1 4EXTerracedFreehold£427,500
06 Oct 202568, Elm Grove, Sutton, SM1 4EXTerracedFreehold£427,500
13 Aug 202567, Elm Grove, Sutton, SM1 4EXTerracedFreehold£430,000
23 Feb 20262, Rosebery Gardens, Sutton, SM1 4EZTerracedFreehold£372,000

Schools

In the SM1 4DA postcode area, located within Sutton Central, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 4DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySutton Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryRobin Hood Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryManor Park Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 4DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 4DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBenhill Stores38 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, SM1 4DAWalking directions to Benhill Stores
0.1 miEuropol192 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1NRWalking directions to Europol
0.1 miFarmfoods2 Lodge Place, Sutton, SM1 4AUWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miLidl262-270 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1PGWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miAsda229 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Asda

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 4DA, 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 CentralE02000851
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 012AE01004137
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 4DA

Is SM1 4DA (Sutton Central) safe?

The area around SM1 4DA records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4DA?

The median sale price around SM1 4DA in Sutton Central 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 4DA?

There are 18 schools close to SM1 4DA, including Sutton Grammar School (Good), Robin Hood Junior School (Good) and Manor Park Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 4DA?

The closest station to SM1 4DA is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 799 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 4DA?

SM1 4DA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,926 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM1 4DA (Sutton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM1 4DA 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.