SM1 1BB is a lively urban neighbourhood on Grove Road, 0.5km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton Central ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SM1 1BB offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SM1 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00181016 (shared with 743 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE ROAD, SM1 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, SM1 1BB.
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29
£ 53,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM1 1BB 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
Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 57% private renter occupancy, SM1 1BB is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM1 1BB. The average age is 29.3. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM1 1BB is above average at 111 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
Manor Park Primary Academy
Sutton Grammar School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
Robin Hood Infants' School
Robin Hood Junior School
The Limes College
Devonshire Primary School
Overton Grange School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Sutton Cricket Club Ltd0.9 km
- Cafe Delight0.2 km
- II-ma Sushi0.1 km
- La Cafe0.1 km
- Pumpkin (Platform 2 -4)0.1 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Melbourne Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Wok A Way Cuisine0.2 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Crown0.9 km
- Ebb And Flow0.2 km
- O'Neills0.1 km
- Shinner And Sudtone0.2 km
- The Robin Hood0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
- OKOK Supermarket0.1 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Euro Poli0.7 km
- Holland And Barrett0.5 km
- Fresco Food & Drinks1.0 km
- B And Q Sutton0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton (Surrey)0.2 km
- West Sutton1.0 km
- Carshalton Beeches1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Sutton (London) Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SM11BB · Data under Open Government Licence