Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Sutton: a school rated Good within a short walk and Sutton Common Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 11 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SM1 3DU.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 43 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 66 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
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- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- live count unavailable
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Can I see a GP?
23GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 21 GP, 2 hospitals, 24 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
Sutton Common Rail Station0.3 mi
33 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.14 mi
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
20green spaces
- 41.9 ha total
- largest park 17.6 ha (0.45 mi away)
Nearest: All Saints' Church — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
48shops & libraries
- 42 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Sainsburys, Lidl, Asda…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco Angel Hill Express — 0.2 mi
In Sutton, 72% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (92% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 92% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Sutton, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SM1 3DU.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SM1.
Average sold price by property type across the SM1 district, 2021–2026.
About SM1 3DU
SM1 3DU scores 86/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Tesco Angel Hill Express 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SM1 3DU is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 25,229 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 6/10).
There are 66 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 36 rated Good. The nearest school is All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
Healthcare access is good, with 21 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 24 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is BENHILL & BELMONT GP CENTRE, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST HELIER HOSPITAL, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
