Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

HIGH STREET, SM1 1LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SM1 1LU.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

34

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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 1LU 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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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SM1 1LU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 29% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

SM1 1LU is an active urban area on High Street, 0.2km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton Central ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SM1 1LU offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SM1 1LU are sourced from Output Area E00166824 (shared with 11 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 1LU. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.6%
Asian / British Asian31.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.3%
Other / Mixed6.6%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around SM1 1LU is above average at 127 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 offences364
Anti-social behaviour262
Shoplifting185
Public order120
Other theft87

school Local Schools

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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils0.3 km
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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils0.3 km
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Manor Park Primary Academy

Outstanding694 pupils0.3 km
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The Limes College

Outstanding67 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas Wall Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.5 km
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Robin Hood Infants' School

Good264 pupils0.5 km
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All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School

Good465 pupils1.1 km
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Devonshire Primary School

Good664 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Crown0.5 km
  • All Bar One0.2 km
  • Moon On The Hill0.2 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.3 km
  • The Lord Nelson0.6 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Cakes And Bakes Sutton0.3 km
  • FERVVO 190.9 km
  • Lahore Spices0.6 km
  • McDonalds0.2 km
  • Peckish0.3 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • OKOK Supermarket0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.5 km
  • Subway0.2 km
  • Ayshea's Take Away0.5 km
  • Frydays Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Retailers - Other

39 nearby
  • Cornners0.9 km
  • The Good Life0.2 km
  • Euro Poli0.3 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.1 km
  • Fresco Food & Drinks0.6 km
  • + 34 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton (Surrey)0.4 km
  • West Sutton0.8 km
  • Sutton Common1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Sutton (London) Rail Station0.5 km