Postcode report
SM1 4PB Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SM1 4PB: area rating, property, schools and local change
SM1 4PB is a postcode in Sutton Central, Sutton, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SM1 4PB, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SM1 4PB are health and schools and education, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SM1 4PB is based on Sutton 015 Census 2021. It covers 7,609 residents, 4,678 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near SM1 4PB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SM1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £401k from 109 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SM1 4PB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SM1 4PB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SM1 4PB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 9 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SM1 4PB
Is SM1 4PB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SM1 4PB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SM1 4PB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SM1 4PB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SM1 4PB?
LocaleIQ matched SM1 4PB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SM1 4PB?
The latest median sold price is £401k based on 109 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SM1 4PB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 9 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.