SM1 1LB is a mixed residential area on High Street, 0.2km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton West & East Cheam ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SM1 1LB are sourced from Output Area E00020848 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SM1 1LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SM1 1LB.
493
33
£ 53,000 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM1 1LB 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
No single demographic signal dominates SM1 1LB — age 33, 30% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM1 1LB. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM1 1LB is above average at 103 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
Robin Hood Infants' School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
Westbourne Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Cornners0.6 km
- The Good Life0.1 km
- Days Stores0.8 km
- Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store0.6 km
- Newspot Food And Wine0.5 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- All Bar One0.5 km
- Moon On The Hill0.5 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.6 km
- The Lord Nelson0.7 km
- The Winning Post0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Rio Ceylon, Sri Lankan & South Indian Restaurant0.3 km
- Afters0.6 km
- Antonino's Pizza0.2 km
- Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.4 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.3 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- OKOK Supermarket0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Ayshea's Take Away0.6 km
- Frydays Fish And Chips0.2 km
- Gallego's Piri Piri And Pizza0.2 km
- Greekland0.6 km
- Morley's0.5 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Sutton0.7 km
- Sutton (Surrey)0.8 km
- Sutton Common1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SM11LB · Data under Open Government Licence