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SM1 4RX

Albert Road

Sutton Central

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Detailed insights for SM1 4RX

Overview

Postcode SM1 4RX is located in a major urban area, within the Sutton Central ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Sutton East area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton East is £88,365 per year. The nearest station is Sutton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Benhill Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Sutton East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,997 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Sutton East has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Sutton East is £88,365 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 111 ft away from SM1 4RX.

Flood risk

No risk

Sutton East near SM1 4RX 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 located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 4RX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.6 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches
0.9 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 4RX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBenhill Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Benhill Recreation Ground
0.3 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park
0.2 miWarren ParkSmallWalking directions to Warren Park

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
7,726.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.57(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.55(-42%)
Vehicle crime
9.72(+4%)
Drugs
8.43(+36%)
Other theft
6.48(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
52.16%
Other White
42
13.95%
Chinese
22
7.31%
Other Asian
17
5.65%
Indian
15
4.98%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
35.98%
No qualifications
45
18.83%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.95%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
36.59%
Owns outright
37
30.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
25.2%
Social rents from council
4
3.25%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

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 4RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 4RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202537, Victoria Road, Sutton, SM1 4RTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£381,000
03 Nov 202519, Victoria Road, Sutton, SM1 4RTTerracedFreehold£520,000
21 Mar 20252D, Victoria Road, Sutton, SM1 4RTFlatsFreehold£418,000
09 Jan 20268, Osborne Place, Sutton, SM1 4RJFlatsLeasehold£108,000
28 Nov 20253, Osborne Place, Sutton, SM1 4RJFlatsLeasehold£254,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 4RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryManor Park Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miSecondarySutton Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miNot applicableOrchard Hill CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 4RX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCarshalton News75 Carshalton Road, Sutton, SM1 4LHWalking directions to Carshalton News
0.3 miStop ShopLower Road, Sutton, SM1 4QRWalking directions to Stop Shop
0.3 miTesco Express10 Lower Road, Sutton, SM1 4QWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miVibi Express1 Lower Road, Sutton, SM1 4QJWalking directions to Vibi Express
0.3 miBroadway Mini MarketManor Lane, Sutton, SM1 4BUWalking directions to Broadway Mini Market

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 4RX, 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 EastE02000852
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 013DE01004139
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 4RX

Is SM1 4RX (Sutton East) safe?

The area around SM1 4RX records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SM1 4RX?

The median sale price around SM1 4RX in Sutton East 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 4RX?

There are 20 schools close to SM1 4RX, including Manor Park Primary Academy, Sutton Grammar School (Good) and Orchard Hill College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 4RX?

The closest station to SM1 4RX is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 638 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 4RX?

SM1 4RX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,997 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM1 4RX (Sutton East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.