SM1 2AW is a sought-after residential area on Grove Road, 0.7km from Sutton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton West & East Cheam ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
Within the SM1 district, this postcode is characterised by a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for SM1 2AW are sourced from Output Area E00020937 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE ROAD, SM1 2AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE ROAD, SM1 2AW.
245
49
£ 58,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM1 2AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SM1 2AW — age 49, 35% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM1 2AW. The average age is 48.5. 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: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 270,000
9 sales · Mean £ 275,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM1 2AW has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Robin Hood Infants' School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
The Limes College
Robin Hood Junior School
Overton Grange School
Manor Park Primary Academy
Sutton Grammar School
Devonshire Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- The Good Life0.8 km
- Dynamic Local - Mini Super Store0.5 km
- Poundland0.8 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- Powers Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn London - Sutton0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- All Bar One0.5 km
- Moon On The Hill0.5 km
- Slug And Lettuce0.4 km
- Old Bank0.5 km
- The Little Windsor1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Afters0.4 km
- Antonino's Pizza0.7 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- Caffe Kiko0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.7 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- OKOK Supermarket0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Farm Foods0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Subway0.5 km
- Dallas Chicken And Ribs0.5 km
- Ding Tea0.6 km
- Legends Kebab House0.4 km
- Ollie's Kebab (Sutton) Ltd0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton (Surrey)0.6 km
- West Sutton0.9 km
- Cheam1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sutton (London) Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SM12AW · Data under Open Government Licence