SM1 1AX is an active urban area located 0.0km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton Central ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SM1 1AX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SM1 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00166823 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SM1 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SM1 1AX.
227
41
£ 53,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SM1 1AX has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM1 1AX. The average age is 40.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM1 1AX is above average at 135 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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- Cornners0.7 km
- The Good Life0.1 km
- Days Stores0.9 km
- Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store0.4 km
- Newspot Food And Wine0.6 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- All Bar One0.3 km
- Moon On The Hill0.3 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.5 km
- The Lord Nelson0.7 km
- The Winning Post0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Rio Ceylon, Sri Lankan & South Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- Afters0.5 km
- Antonino's Pizza0.1 km
- Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.5 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.1 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- OKOK Supermarket0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Ayshea's Take Away0.6 km
- Frydays Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Gallego's Piri Piri And Pizza0.4 km
- Greekland0.6 km
- Morley's0.7 km
- + 28 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton (Surrey)0.6 km
- West Sutton0.7 km
- Sutton Common1.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SM11AX · Data under Open Government Licence