SM1 3EG is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Benhilton in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Sutton North ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SM1 3EG 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. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SM1 3EG are sourced from Output Area E00020883 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SM1 3EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SM1 3EG.
509
33
£ 62,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM1 3EG 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SM1 3EG — age 33, 39% ownership, 52% 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 3EG. The average age is 33.2. 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 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)
SM1 3EG 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
All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School
Westbourne Primary School
Robin Hood Junior School
Sutton Grammar School
The Limes College
Greenshaw High School
Glenthorne High School
Manor Park Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Cornners0.6 km
- The Good Life0.8 km
- Euro Poli0.7 km
- Holland And Barrett0.9 km
- Fresco Food & Drinks0.4 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ashling Tara Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Winning Post0.5 km
- Gander Inn0.9 km
- The Robin Hood1.0 km
- The Crown0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Rio Ceylon, Sri Lankan & South Indian Restaurant0.4 km
- Antonino's Pizza0.9 km
- Aya Lebanese Cuisine0.3 km
- Cafe Delight0.3 km
- Caffe Kiko0.9 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks And Spencer0.9 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Farm Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Frydays Fish And Chips0.5 km
- Gallego's Piri Piri And Pizza0.5 km
- Morley's0.2 km
- Noodle House0.3 km
- O Burger/Mr Beast/Sides/Another Wings0.5 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Common0.3 km
- West Sutton1.0 km
- Sutton (Surrey)1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sutton Common Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SM13EG · Data under Open Government Licence