Postcode SM1 4EA 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Benhill Recreation Ground.
Sutton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,273 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Sutton Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.2% 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.
The average income per household in Sutton Central is £71,153 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM1 4EA.
Sutton Central near SM1 4EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sutton Common located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Sutton Common | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sutton Common |
| 0.6 mi | 5 | West Sutton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Sutton |
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Sutton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sutton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Benhill Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Benhill Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Manor Park | Small | Walking directions to Manor Park |
| 0.2 mi | Sutton Green | Small | Walking directions to Sutton Green |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £742,500 | £5,645 |
| Flats | 54 | £260,000 | £5,045 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £445,175 | £5,489 |
| Terraced | 26 | £465,000 | £5,856 |
10 year median price trend in Sutton Central
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 4EA.
In the SM1 4EA postcode area, located within Sutton Central, there are 7 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 4EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 262-270 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1PG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Super Save Express | 277 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LD | Walking directions to Super Save Express |
| 0.2 mi | Benhill Stores | 38 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, SM1 4DA | Walking directions to Benhill Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 287a High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | 229 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LD | Walking directions to Asda |
Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SM1 4EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cryss Mennaceur
Sutton Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Ed Parsley
Sutton Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Richard Choi
Sutton Central - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Taylor
Sutton and Cheam - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SM1 4EA records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around SM1 4EA in Sutton Central is £338,750 (about £5,396 per square metre) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SM1 4EA, including All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School (Good), Sutton Grammar School (Good) and Robin Hood Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SM1 4EA is Sutton Common in TfL zone 4, about 686 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SM1 4EA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,273 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM1 4EA 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).
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.