SM1 1DU is a lively urban neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton Central ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. 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 117 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for SM1 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00181016 (shared with 743 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SM1 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SM1 1DU.
451
29
£ 53,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM1 1DU 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 1DU 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 1DU. 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 1DU is above average at 117 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
Sutton Grammar School
Manor Park Primary Academy
Robin Hood Junior School
The Limes College
Robin Hood Infants' School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
Devonshire Primary School
Overton Grange School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- The Crown0.6 km
- Ebb And Flow0.1 km
- O'Neills0.2 km
- Shinner And Sudtone0.1 km
- The Robin Hood0.3 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Cakes And Bakes Sutton0.5 km
- FERVVO 190.9 km
- Lahore Spices0.7 km
- McDonalds0.3 km
- Peckish0.4 km
- + 78 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- OKOK Supermarket0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Friendly Dolphine0.4 km
- The Coffee Club0.4 km
- + 27 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- B And Q Sutton0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Carshalton News0.6 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Londis0.3 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton (Surrey)0.3 km
- West Sutton0.9 km
- Sutton Common1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sutton (London) Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SM11DU · Data under Open Government Licence