SM1 2LY is a safe, established residential area on Collingwood Road, 1.0km from Benhilton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton North ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SM1, SM1 2LY offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k.
Census 2021 statistics for SM1 2LY are sourced from Output Area E00020880 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLINGWOOD ROAD, SM1 2LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLINGWOOD ROAD, SM1 2LY.
341
37
£ 57,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SM1 2LY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £505k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM1 2LY. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 490,000
2 sales · Mean £ 490,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM1 2LY has low crime rates — 40 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
Westbourne Primary School
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
The Limes College
Robin Hood Junior School
Glenthorne High School
Cheam High School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Cornners0.4 km
- Fresco Food & Drinks0.8 km
- Rosehill Community Cupboard1.0 km
- Tescos Cheam Park Petrol Filling Station0.3 km
- Gander Green Community Fridge0.5 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Winning Post0.9 km
- Gander Inn0.2 km
- The Crown0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Rio Ceylon, Sri Lankan & South Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.8 km
- Cafe Delight0.8 km
- Indiya Indiya0.8 km
- Meals On Wheels0.2 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Frydays Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Gallego's Piri Piri And Pizza0.9 km
- Morley's0.8 km
- Noodle House0.8 km
- O Burger/Mr Beast/Sides/Another Wings0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Common0.7 km
- West Sutton0.7 km
- Sutton (Surrey)1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SM12LY · Data under Open Government Licence