SM1 1AJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on High Street, 0.4km from Benhilton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton West & East Cheam ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SM1 1AJ offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 5.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SM1 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00181019 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SM1 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SM1 1AJ.
230
29
£ 53,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM1 1AJ 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
SM1 1AJ is a young, economically active community — 65% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM1 1AJ. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 375,000
85 sales · Mean £ 351,506
Terraced
£ 390,760
1 sales · Mean £ 390,760
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM1 1AJ is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Robin Hood Junior School
All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
The Limes College
Sutton Grammar School
Westbourne Primary School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
Robin Hood Infants' School
Manor Park Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Cornners0.4 km
- The Good Life0.4 km
- Days Stores0.8 km
- Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store1.0 km
- Kelly Deli1.0 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ashling Tara Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- All Bar One0.9 km
- Moon On The Hill0.9 km
- Slug And Lettuce1.0 km
- The Lord Nelson0.9 km
- The Winning Post0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Rio Ceylon, Sri Lankan & South Indian Restaurant0.1 km
- Afters1.0 km
- Antonino's Pizza0.5 km
- Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.1 km
- Cafe Delight0.1 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.6 km
- Morrisons1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Ayshea's Take Away0.8 km
- Frydays Fish And Chips0.2 km
- Gallego's Piri Piri And Pizza0.1 km
- Greekland0.8 km
- Morley's0.2 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Common0.7 km
- West Sutton0.7 km
- Sutton (Surrey)1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SM11AJ · Data under Open Government Licence