Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

HIGH STREET, SM1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SM1 1AJ.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SM1 1AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SM1 1AJ is a young, economically active community — 65% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SM1 1AJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on High Street, 0.4km from Benhilton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton West & East Cheam ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SM1 1AJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 5.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SM1 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00181019 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM1 1AJ. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.1%
Asian / British Asian28.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 375,000

85 sales · Mean £ 351,506

Terraced

£ 390,760

1 sales · Mean £ 390,760

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SM1 1AJ is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour214
Violence and sexual offences212
Shoplifting97
Public order67
Other theft41

school Local Schools

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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils0.4 km
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All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School

Good465 pupils0.5 km
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The Limes College

Outstanding67 pupils0.6 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils0.6 km
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Westbourne Primary School

Outstanding646 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Wall Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.8 km
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Robin Hood Infants' School

Good264 pupils0.8 km
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Manor Park Primary Academy

Outstanding694 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Cornners0.4 km
  • The Good Life0.4 km
  • Days Stores0.8 km
  • Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store1.0 km
  • Kelly Deli1.0 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ashling Tara Hotel0.9 km
  • Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • All Bar One0.9 km
  • Moon On The Hill0.9 km
  • Slug And Lettuce1.0 km
  • The Lord Nelson0.9 km
  • The Winning Post0.2 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Rio Ceylon, Sri Lankan & South Indian Restaurant0.1 km
  • Afters1.0 km
  • Antonino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.1 km
  • Cafe Delight0.1 km
  • + 62 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.6 km
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Ayshea's Take Away0.8 km
  • Frydays Fish And Chips0.2 km
  • Gallego's Piri Piri And Pizza0.1 km
  • Greekland0.8 km
  • Morley's0.2 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton Common0.7 km
  • West Sutton0.7 km
  • Sutton (Surrey)1.1 km