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SM1 9WT

Sutton Central

Sutton

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Detailed insights for SM1 9WT

Overview

Postcode SM1 9WT 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 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 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
5.5%
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

5.5%

Approximately 5.5% 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 69 ft away from SM1 9WT.

Flood risk

N/A

Sutton Central near SM1 9WT 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 0.1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 9WT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton
0.7 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton
1 mi

5

Cheam

Southern

Walking directions to Cheam

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 9WT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miManor ParkSmallWalking directions to Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
449
Population density
5,220.9 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

Other White
141
31.26%
British
118
26.16%
African
35
7.76%
Other Asian
30
6.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
24
5.32%
Total population: 451

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
197
53.83%
Level 3 (A level)
45
12.3%
No qualifications
35
9.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
7.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
7.38%
Total 16+ residents: 366

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
105
52.24%
Owns with a mortgage
68
33.83%
Social rents from council
10
4.98%
Other forms of private rent
10
4.98%
Owns outright
6
2.99%
Total households: 201

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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 9WT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 9WT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 2026Flat 19, 34, Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6FXFlatsLeasehold£508,000
22 Aug 2025Flat 20, 34, Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6FXFlatsLeasehold£520,000
25 Sept 202519, Mulgrave Manor, Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6LQFlatsLeasehold£315,000
08 Aug 202513, Mulgrave Manor, Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6LQFlatsLeasehold£335,000
13 Jan 2026Flat 6, Mulgrave Hall, Mulgrave Road, Sutton, SM2 6LGFlatsLeasehold£355,000

Schools

In the SM1 9WT postcode area, located within Sutton Central, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 9WT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableOrchard Hill CollegeSpecial post 16 institution

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableSutton College of Learning for AdultsMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableSutton High School GDSTOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 9WT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local1-3 High Street, Sutton, SM1 1DFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miOK OK Chinese Supermarket64 Grove Road, Sutton, SM1 1BTWalking directions to OK OK Chinese Supermarket
0.1 miLondisSutton Court Road, Sutton, SM1 1HNWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodBrighton Road, Sutton, SM1 1JAWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miFone And VapeBank Mews, Sutton, SM1 1HFWalking directions to Fone And Vape

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 9WT, 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 Introduced2026-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 9WT

Is SM1 9WT (Sutton Central) safe?

The area around SM1 9WT 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 9WT?

The median sale price around SM1 9WT 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 9WT?

There are 16 schools close to SM1 9WT, including Orchard Hill College (Outstanding), Sutton College of Learning for Adults and Sutton High School GDST. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 9WT?

The closest station to SM1 9WT is Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 134 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 9WT?

SM1 9WT 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 9WT (Sutton Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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