Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

GROVE ROAD, SM1 2AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, SM1 2AF.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM1 2AF 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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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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9/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SM1 2AF — age 36, 33% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 69.0% year-on-year.

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

SM1 2AF is a well-regarded residential area on Grove Road, 0.6km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton West & East Cheam ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SM1 2AF offers a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, up 69.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SM1 2AF are sourced from Output Area E00020934 (shared with 26 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 2AF. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.3%
Asian / British Asian23.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 334,000

9 sales · Mean £ 307,388

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

Crime around SM1 2AF is moderate at 80 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 offences253
Anti-social behaviour126
Public order71
Other theft67
Drugs58

school Local Schools

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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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The Limes College

Outstanding67 pupils0.6 km
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Manor Park Primary Academy

Outstanding694 pupils0.7 km
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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils0.7 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils0.7 km
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Devonshire Primary School

Good664 pupils0.8 km
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Overton Grange School

Good1242 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • The Good Life0.7 km
  • Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store0.3 km
  • Poundland0.6 km
  • Poundland0.4 km
  • Powers Convenience Store0.9 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • All Bar One0.3 km
  • Moon On The Hill0.3 km
  • Slug And Lettuce0.2 km
  • The Lord Nelson1.0 km
  • The Winning Post0.9 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Afters0.2 km
  • Antonino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Burger King0.2 km
  • Caffe Kiko0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero0.4 km
  • + 67 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.1 km
  • OKOK Supermarket0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Ayshea's Take Away0.8 km
  • Frydays Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Gallego's Piri Piri And Pizza1.0 km
  • Greekland0.8 km
  • O Burger/Mr Beast/Sides/Another Wings0.9 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton (Surrey)0.3 km
  • West Sutton1.0 km
  • Cheam1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sutton (London) Rail Station0.2 km