Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

GROVE ROAD, SM1 2AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, SM1 2AW.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SM1 2AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SM1 2AW — age 49, 35% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SM1 2AW is a sought-after residential area on Grove Road, 0.7km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton West & East Cheam ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

Within the SM1 district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.

Census 2021 statistics for SM1 2AW are sourced from Output Area E00020937 (shared with 3 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 2AW. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.5%
Asian / British Asian13.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 270,000

9 sales · Mean £ 275,000

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

SM1 2AW has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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 offences123
Anti-social behaviour114
Other theft35
Public order27
Burglary25

school Local Schools

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Robin Hood Infants' School

Good264 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas Wall Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.5 km
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The Limes College

Outstanding67 pupils0.6 km
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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils0.7 km
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Overton Grange School

Good1242 pupils0.8 km
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Manor Park Primary Academy

Outstanding694 pupils0.9 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils0.9 km
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Devonshire Primary School

Good664 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • The Good Life0.8 km
  • Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store0.5 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Powers Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • All Bar One0.5 km
  • Moon On The Hill0.5 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.4 km
  • Old Bank0.5 km
  • The Little Windsor1.0 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Afters0.4 km
  • Antonino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Burger King0.4 km
  • Caffe Kiko0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.7 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • OKOK Supermarket0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Farm Foods0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.5 km
  • Ding Tea0.6 km
  • Legends Kebab House0.4 km
  • Ollie's Kebab (Sutton) Ltd0.5 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton (Surrey)0.6 km
  • West Sutton0.9 km
  • Cheam1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Sutton (London) Rail Station0.5 km