Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

SM1 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SM1 1BG.

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Population

451

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM1 1BG 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.

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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SM1 1BG is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 57% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.

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

SM1 1BG is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 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 1BG offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SM1 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00181016 (shared with 743 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 1BG. 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

White / British60.8%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed15.5%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 1BG is above average at 105 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 offences273
Anti-social behaviour160
Shoplifting118
Public order92
Other theft82

school Local Schools

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Manor Park Primary Academy

Outstanding694 pupils0.5 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Wall Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.6 km
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Robin Hood Infants' School

Good264 pupils0.6 km
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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils0.6 km
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The Limes College

Outstanding67 pupils0.7 km
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Devonshire Primary School

Good664 pupils0.8 km
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Overton Grange School

Good1242 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Crown0.9 km
  • Ebb And Flow0.1 km
  • O'Neills0.1 km
  • Shinner And Sudtone0.1 km
  • The Robin Hood0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Farm Foods0.5 km
  • OKOK Supermarket0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Euro Poli0.6 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.4 km
  • Fresco Food & Drinks1.0 km
  • B And Q Sutton0.3 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • + 29 more
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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
  • Cheam1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sutton (London) Rail Station0.1 km