Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

SM1 1JB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1JB 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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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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Area Character

SM1 1JB is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 57% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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 1JB is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.3km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton Central ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SM1 1JB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SM1 1JB 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 1JB. 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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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 1JB is above average at 114 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 offences322
Anti-social behaviour206
Shoplifting157
Public order106
Other theft81

school Local Schools

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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils0.4 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils0.4 km
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Manor Park Primary Academy

Outstanding694 pupils0.5 km
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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 pupils0.5 km
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Devonshire Primary School

Good664 pupils1.0 km
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Overton Grange School

Good1242 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Cornners0.9 km
  • The Good Life0.4 km
  • Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store0.2 km
  • Newspot Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Peacock Food And Wine1.0 km
  • + 33 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 One0.1 km
  • Moon On The Hill0.1 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.2 km
  • The Lord Nelson0.8 km
  • The Winning Post0.6 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Rio Ceylon, Sri Lankan & South Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • Afters0.2 km
  • Antonino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.8 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • + 78 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.2 km
  • Morrisons0.2 km
  • OKOK Supermarket0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Ayshea's Take Away0.6 km
  • Frydays Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Gallego's Piri Piri And Pizza0.7 km
  • Greekland0.6 km
  • Morley's1.0 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton (Surrey)0.4 km
  • West Sutton0.8 km
  • Sutton Common1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sutton (London) Rail Station0.4 km