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SM1 4EW

Cressingham Grove

Sutton Central

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Detailed insights for SM1 4EW

Overview

Postcode SM1 4EW 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 low crime levels, with around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royston Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Sutton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,935 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Sutton Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.2%

Approximately 13.2% 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 4EW.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Sutton Common located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 4EW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common
0.7 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.7 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 4EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRoyston ParkMediumWalking directions to Royston Park
0.3 miBenhill Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Benhill Recreation Ground
0.5 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
11,560.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.37(-20%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.44(-47%)
Public order
6.03(-11%)
Vehicle crime
5.48(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.29(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
47.72%
Other White
49
14.89%
African
27
8.21%
Other Asian
22
6.69%
Other
15
4.56%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
41.7%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.58%
No qualifications
28
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
45.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
22.48%
Owns outright
20
15.5%
Social rents from council
13
10.08%
Other social rented
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Sutton Central

Median price£340,000
Price per sq ft£492
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £450K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 (about £492 per square foot) in Sutton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £915,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£570,000£503
Semi-Detached15£480,000£486
Terraced23£465,000£528
Flats52£265,000£469

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£301,250£467,500£372,500
2017£320,063£430,000£386,000
2018£280,250£410,000£380,000
2019£256,500£423,500£380,000
2020£263,750£433,500£402,000
2021£270,000£475,000£412,500
2022£282,000£480,000£450,000
2023£290,000£531,000£441,500
2024£280,000£528,000£457,000
2025£275,000£500,000£465,000
2026£270,000£480,000£447,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Central.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400£459£444
2017£457£483£447
2018£465£457£440
2019£433£419£419
2020£429£474£456
2021£421£480£491
2022£460£529£549
2023£448£508£529
2024£441£516£517
2025£457£534£547
2026£457£479£528
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 4EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 4EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Mar 202660A, Oakhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
30 May 20251, Copthorne Court, Oakhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3AHFlatsLeasehold£260,000
15 May 20259, Bryanstone Court, Oakhill Road, Sutton, SM1 3AFFlatsLeasehold£292,000
03 Dec 20257, Cranford Court, Cressingham Grove, Sutton, SM1 4ESOtherLeasehold£305,000
15 Aug 2025Flat 7, Boullen Court, Brunswick Road, Sutton, SM1 4NZFlatsLeasehold£207,000

Schools

In the SM1 4EW postcode area, located within Sutton Central, there are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 4EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAll Saints Benhilton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySutton Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryManor Park Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 4EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidl262-270 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1PGWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miBenhill Stores38 Benhill Avenue, Sutton, SM1 4DAWalking directions to Benhill Stores
0.3 miSuper Save Express277 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1LDWalking directions to Super Save Express
0.3 miBroadway Mini MarketManor Lane, Sutton, SM1 4BUWalking directions to Broadway Mini Market
0.3 miVibi Express1 Lower Road, Sutton, SM1 4QJWalking directions to Vibi Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district.

Band A£1,586
Band B£1,850
Band C£2,114
Band D£2,379
Band E£2,907
Band F£3,436
Band G£3,964
Band H£4,757

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 4EW, 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 012CE01004141
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 4EW

Is SM1 4EW (Sutton Central) safe?

The area around SM1 4EW records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 4EW?

The median sale price around SM1 4EW in Sutton Central is £340,000 (about £492 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM1 4EW?

There are 20 schools close to SM1 4EW, including All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School (Good), Sutton Grammar School (Good) and Manor Park Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 4EW?

The closest station to SM1 4EW is Sutton Common in TfL zone 4, about 772 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 4EW?

SM1 4EW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,935 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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