Living in SM1, Sutton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SM1 in Sutton. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Sutton: £446,775, up 0.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around SM1
84 recorded home sales on the streets around central SM1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £300,000 and a range from £115,000 to £670,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 6 OLD MARKET COURT, 3 CROWN ROAD, SM1 1SD | flat-maisonette | £115,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| FLAT 7 MARSHALLS COURT MARSHALLS ROAD, SM1 4DU | flat-maisonette | £315,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| FLAT 1 18 CRESSINGHAM GROVE, SM1 4ER | flat-maisonette | £226,000 | 2026-04-14 |
| 13 KESWICK CLOSE, SM1 4HH | flat-maisonette | £340,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 61 LENHAM ROAD, SM1 4BG | semi-detached | £612,500 | 2026-03-27 |
| 2 ROSEBERY GARDENS, SM1 4EZ | terraced | £372,000 | 2026-02-23 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
82 schools within 3 miles , of which 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Seymour Infants' School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Harris Academy Sutton | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Avenue Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Park Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
48 state primary and 15 state secondary schools within range, plus 9 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
9 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Banstead Preparatory School, Collingwood School, Homefield Preparatory School, Jus'T'Learn, Liberty Woodland School, Oak Tree Primary School and others.
All 9 fee-paying schools near SM1, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.6% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.3% |
| Skilled trades | 13.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
488 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SM1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Sutton's figures.
Common questions about SM1
What is the average house price in SM1?
The average sold price in Sutton is £446,775 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SM1?
Prices in Sutton are up 0.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SM1?
The median of 84 recorded sales around central SM1 in the last 2 years is £300,000, ranging from £115,000 to £670,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SM1?
82 schools sit within 3 miles of central SM1, and 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SM1?
488 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SM1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SM1 at risk of flooding?
Central SM1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SM1 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 96% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £300,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 488 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SM1 safe?
488 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SM1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SM1 or SM5, SM1 or SM3, SM1 or SM2.
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