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SM1 4QA

Thicket Road

Sutton Central

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Detailed insights for SM1 4QA

Overview

Postcode SM1 4QA 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, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 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
13.9%
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 13,497 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% 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

13.9%

Approximately 13.9% 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 4QA.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton Central near SM1 4QA 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 located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 4QA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.7 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common
0.8 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 4QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRoyston ParkMediumWalking directions to Royston Park
0.2 miBenhill Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Benhill Recreation Ground
0.4 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
15,181.3 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
155
53.26%
Other White
44
15.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
4.81%
Other Black
13
4.47%
Irish
12
4.12%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
37.34%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
14.16%
No qualifications
31
13.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
32.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
30.56%
Owns outright
32
22.22%
Other social rented
17
11.81%
Social rents from council
3
2.08%
Total households: 144

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 4QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 4QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 20252, Thicket Court, Thicket Road, Sutton, SM1 4PZFlatsLeasehold£260,000
08 Apr 20254, Godstone Road, Sutton, SM1 4QDFlatsLeasehold£287,500
03 Jul 2025Flat 70, Oak Lodge, 21, Thicket Road, Sutton, SM1 4QNFlatsLeasehold£110,000
27 Feb 2025Flat 76, Oak Lodge, 21, Thicket Road, Sutton, SM1 4QNFlatsLeasehold£105,000
01 Dec 2025Flat 9, Adam Court, 59 - 61, Thicket Road, Sutton, SM1 4PXFlatsLeasehold£296,000

Schools

In the SM1 4QA postcode area, located within Sutton Central, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 4QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondarySutton Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryManor Park Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryAll Saints Benhilton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 4QA, 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 4QA

Is SM1 4QA (Sutton Central) safe?

The area around SM1 4QA 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 4QA?

The median sale price around SM1 4QA 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 4QA?

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

What is the nearest station to SM1 4QA?

The closest station to SM1 4QA is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 1,007 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 4QA?

SM1 4QA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,497 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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