Postcode sector · SM1 2

Is Sutton a good place to live?

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In Sutton (SM1 2), recorded crime is 26% below the national average, homes sell for around £462,225 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (3 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

B Safetycrime 26% below average
A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£462,225
from 229 sales
Population
28,059
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
198.4
per 1,000 · -26% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
2 primary · 0 secondary · 3/3 good+
Broadband
93%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
2.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Sutton SM1 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sutton SM1 2 is rated high. Around 2.3% of properties (144 of 6,263) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 56 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in SM1 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (37 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in SM1 2 (Aug 24–Apr 26, average 38/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 38
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 35%
Households: 11,337

Owned 59% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 29%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SM1 2.

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Sutton SM1 2: frequently asked questions

Is Sutton SM1 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Sutton SM1 2?

Recorded crime in Sutton SM1 2 runs at 198.4 per 1,000 properties, 26% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Sutton SM1 2 safe?

Crime in Sutton SM1 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Sutton SM1 2 runs at 198.4 per 1,000 properties, 26% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Sutton SM1 2?

Homes in Sutton SM1 2 sell for around £462,225 on average, based on 229 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Sutton SM1 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Sutton SM1 2 is rated high. Around 2.3% of properties (144 of 6,263) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 56 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Sutton SM1 2?

There are 6 schools in Sutton SM1 2 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Sutton SM1 2 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Sutton SM1 2, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Sutton SM1 2 a deprived area?

Sutton SM1 2 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).