SM1 1AZ is an active urban area located 0.1km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton Central ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SM1 1AZ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SM1 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00166823 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SM1 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SM1 1AZ.
227
41
£ 53,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in SM1 1AZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM1 1AZ. The average age is 40.6. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM1 1AZ is above average at 131 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Robin Hood Junior School
The Limes College
Robin Hood Infants' School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
Sutton Grammar School
Manor Park Primary Academy
All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
Westbourne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Cornners0.7 km
- The Good Life0.1 km
- Days Stores0.8 km
- Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store0.5 km
- Newspot Food And Wine0.5 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- All Bar One0.4 km
- Moon On The Hill0.4 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.5 km
- The Lord Nelson0.8 km
- The Winning Post0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Rio Ceylon, Sri Lankan & South Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- Afters0.5 km
- Antonino's Pizza0.0 km
- Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.6 km
- Burger King0.6 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.2 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- OKOK Supermarket0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Ayshea's Take Away0.7 km
- Frydays Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Gallego's Piri Piri And Pizza0.4 km
- Greekland0.7 km
- Morley's0.7 km
- + 27 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton (Surrey)0.6 km
- West Sutton0.6 km
- Sutton Common1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SM11AZ · Data under Open Government Licence