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SM1 9SU

Sutton Central

Sutton

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Detailed insights for SM1 9SU

Overview

Postcode SM1 9SU 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 very high crime levels, with around 401.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Manor Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
402
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Sutton Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,865 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Sutton Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 401.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.6%

Approximately 21.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from SM1 9SU.

Flood risk

N/A

Sutton Central near SM1 9SU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Sutton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 9SU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.5 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
0.9 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 9SU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
7,213.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
165.01(+431%)
Shoplifting
125.89(+1160%)
Public order
60.46(+794%)
Other theft
41.96(+267%)
Criminal damage and arson
31.29(+448%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
116
52.49%
Other White
23
10.41%
Chinese
13
5.88%
Indian
12
5.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
5.43%
Total population: 221

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
49.71%
Level 3 (A level)
26
15.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
12.28%
No qualifications
16
9.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
6.43%
Total 16+ residents: 171

Housing

Housing tenure

Shared ownership
66
59.46%
Other social rented
18
16.22%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.61%
Social rents from council
6
5.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.5%
Total households: 111

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 9SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 9SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Apr 2025119, Homefield Park, Sutton, SM1 2DYFlatsLeasehold£326,000
08 Oct 202551, High Street, Sutton, SM1 1DTOtherFreehold£1,250,000
12 Feb 202626, Homefield Park, Sutton, SM1 2ANFlatsLeasehold£286,000
14 Nov 202565, Homefield Park, Sutton, SM1 2ANFlatsLeasehold£170,000
02 Oct 202517, Homefield Park, Sutton, SM1 2ANFlatsLeasehold£275,000

Schools

In the SM1 9SU postcode area, located within Sutton Central, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 9SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableSutton College of Learning for AdultsMiscellaneous

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableOrchard Hill CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

0.1 miNot applicableSutton High School GDSTOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 9SU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 9SU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOK OK Chinese Supermarket64 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BTWalking directions to OK OK Chinese Supermarket
0.1 miLidl78-82 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1EZWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 misMart Oriental52 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1HYWalking directions to sMart Oriental
0.1 miFone And VapeBank Mews, Sutton, SM1 1HFWalking directions to Fone And Vape
0.1 miDynamic LocalBank Mews, Sutton, SM1 4RAWalking directions to Dynamic Local

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 9SU, 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 012GE01034156
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2005-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 9SU

Is SM1 9SU (Sutton Central) safe?

The area around SM1 9SU records about 402 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 9SU?

The median sale price around SM1 9SU 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 9SU?

There are 15 schools close to SM1 9SU, including Sutton College of Learning for Adults, Orchard Hill College (Outstanding) and Sutton High School GDST. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 9SU?

The closest station to SM1 9SU is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 337 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 9SU?

SM1 9SU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,865 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM1 9SU (Sutton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM1 9SU 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).