Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SM1 postcode area, covering Sutton and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£263,682
Median price
£229,950
5-year trend
+32.8%
Total sales
24,582
The SM1 area has 737 individual postcodes with 24,582 registered sales. Prices are +33.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Sutton. The five-year price movement is +32.8%.
A South London borough town in Zone 5 with fast Thameslink and Southern trains to central London, good grammar schools and green spaces including Sutton Green and Rosehill Park.
🚆 Main station
Sutton (Surrey)
⏱️ London commute
~30 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Sutton Grammar School (Outstanding)
With an average of £263,682, SM1 is a mid-range area, +33.5% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 24,582 recorded sales across 737 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SM1 is +32.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SM1 4QN
£103,007 avg · 196 sales
SM1 4AP
£261,739 avg · 147 sales
SM1 4HZ
£232,537 avg · 142 sales
SM1 2SG
£183,314 avg · 137 sales
SM1 4QT
£207,765 avg · 136 sales
SM1 4FF
£290,490 avg · 132 sales
SM1 2QJ
£204,359 avg · 129 sales
SM1 4FE
£237,426 avg · 127 sales
SM1 1AH
£319,100 avg · 125 sales
This SM1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SM1 postcode area is £263,682, based on 24,582 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Sutton.
Properties in SM1 average £263,682, which is +33.5% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£229,950) is 12.8% below the average (£263,682), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in SM1 have moved +32.8% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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