SM1 1BS is a lively urban neighbourhood on Grove Road, 0.5km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Sutton Central ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
Within the SM1 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00181016 (shared with 743 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE ROAD, SM1 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, SM1 1BS.
451
29
£ 53,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM1 1BS 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 1BS 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 1BS. 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 1BS 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
Thomas Wall Nursery School
Robin Hood Infants' School
Sutton Grammar School
Robin Hood Junior School
The Limes College
Devonshire Primary School
Overton Grange School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- The Good Life0.6 km
- Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store0.2 km
- Newspot Food And Wine1.0 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Poundland0.3 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- All Bar One0.2 km
- Moon On The Hill0.2 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.1 km
- The Lord Nelson0.9 km
- The Winning Post0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Rio Ceylon, Sri Lankan & South Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- Afters0.1 km
- Antonino's Pizza0.5 km
- Burger King0.1 km
- Caffe Kiko0.5 km
- + 71 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.4 km
- Morrisons0.0 km
- OKOK Supermarket0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Ayshea's Take Away0.7 km
- Frydays Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Gallego's Piri Piri And Pizza0.9 km
- Greekland0.7 km
- O Burger/Mr Beast/Sides/Another Wings0.8 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton (Surrey)0.2 km
- West Sutton1.0 km
- Cheam1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sutton (London) Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SM11BS · Data under Open Government Licence