Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

GROVE ROAD, SM1 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, SM1 1BT.

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Population

451

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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 1BT 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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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Average age 29, 57% renting. SM1 1BT has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well. Property prices are trending up 82.0% year-on-year.

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

SM1 1BT is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Grove Road, 0.5km 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, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. 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 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 82.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SM1 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00181016 (shared with 743 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 1BT. 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

White / British60.8%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

£ 250,000

9 sales · Mean £ 258,500

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

Crime around SM1 1BT is above average at 108 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.

Violence and sexual offences277
Anti-social behaviour136
Shoplifting119
Public order94
Other theft83

school Local Schools

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Thomas Wall Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.5 km
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Robin Hood Infants' School

Good264 pupils0.5 km
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The Limes College

Outstanding67 pupils0.6 km
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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils0.6 km
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Manor Park Primary Academy

Outstanding694 pupils0.6 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils0.6 km
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Devonshire Primary School

Good664 pupils0.8 km
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Overton Grange School

Good1242 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • The Good Life0.6 km
  • Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store0.2 km
  • Newspot Food And Wine1.0 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Poundland0.3 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • All Bar One0.2 km
  • Moon On The Hill0.2 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.2 km
  • The Lord Nelson0.9 km
  • The Winning Post0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Rio Ceylon, Sri Lankan & South Indian Restaurant1.0 km
  • Afters0.2 km
  • Antonino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Burger King0.2 km
  • Caffe Kiko0.5 km
  • + 71 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.1 km
  • OKOK Supermarket0.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Ayshea's Take Away0.8 km
  • Frydays Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Gallego's Piri Piri And Pizza0.9 km
  • Greekland0.8 km
  • O Burger/Mr Beast/Sides/Another Wings0.8 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton (Surrey)0.3 km
  • West Sutton0.9 km
  • Cheam1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sutton (London) Rail Station0.2 km