Sutton (SM1) in South London shows middling performance metrics relative to national benchmarks, scoring 47.6 out of 100 and placing in the 35th percentile. Over five years, capital appreciation has remained modest at 1.6% compound annual growth, whilst rental yields have significantly outpaced this at 5.7% CAGR. The district is currently in an active gentrification phase, suggesting ongoing demographic and infrastructure shifts. Population growth has been minimal at 0.6% over the five-year period, indicating limited housing demand pressures typical of outer London commuter areas. These figures suggest Sutton presents a rental-focused investment profile rather than one oriented towards rapid capital gains.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.6% per year
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What's changing in Sutton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.6 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
Sutton (SM1) common questions
Is Sutton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Sutton (SM1) as Active. Its trajectory score is 49/100 (Average), in the top 54% of districts nationally. The score is up 4.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Sutton safe?
Sutton has a safety score of 31/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Sutton?
The average property price in Sutton (SM1) is £606k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Sutton?
The median monthly rent in Sutton (SM1) is £1,536 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Sutton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Sutton (SM2), Sutton (SM3), Morden (SM4), Worcester Park (KT4), Tadworth (KT20). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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