Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

CHAUCER GARDENS, SM1 2QZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAUCER GARDENS, SM1 2QZ.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 57,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM1 2QZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 41% social renting, SM1 2QZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SM1 2QZ is a safe, established residential area on Chaucer Gardens, 0.7km from Benhilton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton North ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SM1 2QZ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k.

Census 2021 statistics for SM1 2QZ are sourced from Output Area E00020886 (shared with 7 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 2QZ. 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

White / British56.7%
Asian / British Asian18.6%
Black / African / Caribbean12.2%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
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

£ 271,500

6 sales · Mean £ 265,600

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

SM1 2QZ has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences104
Anti-social behaviour78
Shoplifting41
Public order37
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Westbourne Primary School

Outstanding646 pupils0.3 km
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All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School

Good465 pupils0.6 km
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Robin Hood Junior School

Good357 pupils0.7 km
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The Limes College

Outstanding67 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Wall Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils0.9 km
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Robin Hood Infants' School

Good264 pupils0.9 km
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Sutton Grammar School

Good1034 pupils1.0 km
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Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy

Outstanding892 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Cornners0.2 km
  • The Good Life0.7 km
  • Days Stores0.6 km
  • Kelly Deli0.6 km
  • Newspot Food And Wine0.3 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ashling Tara Hotel0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Winning Post0.5 km
  • Gander Inn0.6 km
  • The Crown0.5 km
  • The Robin Hood0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

47 nearby
  • Rio Ceylon, Sri Lankan & South Indian Restaurant0.5 km
  • Antonino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.4 km
  • Cafe Delight0.4 km
  • Caffe Kiko0.8 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Farm Foods0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Frydays Fish And Chips0.5 km
  • Gallego's Piri Piri And Pizza0.5 km
  • Morley's0.4 km
  • Noodle House0.4 km
  • O Burger/Mr Beast/Sides/Another Wings0.6 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton Common0.6 km
  • West Sutton0.6 km
  • Sutton (Surrey)1.4 km