Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

ST NICHOLAS CENTRE, SM1 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST NICHOLAS CENTRE, SM1 1AY.

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Population

227

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
workEmployment
2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SM1 1AY 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.

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

SM1 1AY is an active urban area on St Nicholas Centre, 0.1km 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 1AY is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SM1 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00166823 (shared with 23 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 1AY. 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

White / British61.4%
Asian / British Asian21.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed12.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around SM1 1AY is above average at 129 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.

Violence and sexual offences351
Shoplifting217
Anti-social behaviour192
Public order115
Other theft81

school Local Schools

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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils0.2 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils0.3 km
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The Limes College

Outstanding67 pupils0.4 km
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Robin Hood Infants' School

Good264 pupils0.4 km
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Thomas Wall Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.4 km
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Manor Park Primary Academy

Outstanding694 pupils0.5 km
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All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School

Good465 pupils1.0 km
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Westbourne Primary School

Outstanding646 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.4 km
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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

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
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.5 km
  • OKOK Supermarket0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

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