SM1 1AT is a lively urban neighbourhood on St Nicholas Way, 0.2km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton Central ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, business quarters in major regional cities. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SM1 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00181016 (shared with 743 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST NICHOLAS WAY, SM1 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST NICHOLAS WAY, SM1 1AT.
451
29
£ 53,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM1 1AT 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.
Area Character
Average age 29, 57% renting. SM1 1AT has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM1 1AT. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM1 1AT is above average at 119 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Robin Hood Junior School
Sutton Grammar School
The Limes College
Manor Park Primary Academy
Thomas Wall Nursery School
Robin Hood Infants' School
All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
Devonshire Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Cornners0.8 km
- The Good Life0.2 km
- Days Stores1.0 km
- Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store0.3 km
- Newspot Food And Wine0.7 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- All Bar One0.2 km
- Moon On The Hill0.2 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.3 km
- The Lord Nelson0.7 km
- The Winning Post0.5 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Rio Ceylon, Sri Lankan & South Indian Restaurant0.6 km
- Afters0.3 km
- Antonino's Pizza0.2 km
- Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.7 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.1 km
- Morrisons0.3 km
- OKOK Supermarket0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Ayshea's Take Away0.6 km
- Frydays Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Gallego's Piri Piri And Pizza0.5 km
- Greekland0.6 km
- Morley's0.8 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton (Surrey)0.5 km
- West Sutton0.8 km
- Sutton Common1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Sutton (London) Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SM11AT · Data under Open Government Licence