Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

SM1 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SM1 1DS.

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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 1DS 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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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

Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 57% private renter occupancy, SM1 1DS is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

SM1 1DS is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Sutton Central ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

Within the SM1 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SM1 1DS 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 1DS. 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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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

Crime around SM1 1DS is above average at 115 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 offences275
Anti-social behaviour150
Shoplifting117
Public order90
Other theft80

school Local Schools

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Manor Park Primary Academy

Outstanding694 pupils0.5 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Wall Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.7 km
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Robin Hood Infants' School

Good264 pupils0.7 km
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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils0.7 km
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The Limes College

Outstanding67 pupils0.7 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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Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Sutton Cricket Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Cafe Delight0.2 km
  • II-ma Sushi0.1 km
  • La Cafe0.1 km
  • Pumpkin (Platform 2 -4)0.1 km
  • + 71 more
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Melbourne Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Wok A Way Cuisine0.2 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
  • Subway0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Crown0.9 km
  • Ebb And Flow0.2 km
  • O'Neills0.1 km
  • Shinner And Sudtone0.2 km
  • The Robin Hood0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Farm Foods0.5 km
  • OKOK Supermarket0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Euro Poli0.7 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.5 km
  • Fresco Food & Drinks1.0 km
  • B And Q Sutton0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • + 28 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton (Surrey)0.2 km
  • West Sutton1.0 km
  • Carshalton Beeches1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sutton (London) Rail Station0.1 km