Duchess Close Sutton
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (SM1), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22605623.
- Sales: 39 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £424,975 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Sutton costs £2,379 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sutton Common, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Royston Park, is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Benhill & Belmont GP Centre, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 121 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | £424,975 | £399,950 | £450,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £227,000 | £210,000 | £268,000 |
| 2005 | 3 | £205,500 | £205,000 | £250,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2003 | 4 | £249,475 | £189,950 | £250,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2022 | 6 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £399,950 | |
| 16 Mar 2022 | 8 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £450,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2021 | 5 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £375,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2020 | 11 SM1 3BU | Terraced | £435,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2020 | 10 SM1 3BU | Terraced | £435,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2019 | 1 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £375,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2013 | 11 SM1 3BU | Terraced | £270,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2009 | 17 SM1 3BU | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2009 | 17 SM1 3BU | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2006 | 1 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £227,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2006 | 9 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £268,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2006 | 5 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2005 | 3 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £205,500 | |
| 19 Aug 2005 | 15 SM1 3BU | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2005 | 2 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2004 | 5 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2003 | 14 SM1 3BU | Detached | £249,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2003 | 17 SM1 3BU | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2003 | 1 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £189,950 | |
| 17 Feb 2003 | 16 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £249,950 | |
| 24 Oct 2002 | 7 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2001 | 6 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2000 | 1 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £139,950 | |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 10 SM1 3BU | Terraced | £179,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 17 SM1 3BU | Detached | £176,500 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 13 SM1 3BU | Detached | £173,500 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 12 SM1 3BU | Flat or maisonette | £170,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 11 SM1 3BU | Terraced | £169,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 15 SM1 3BU | Detached | £162,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 1 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £136,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 6 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £136,000 | |
| 21 Jun 1999 | 14 SM1 3BU | Detached | £173,995 | New build. |
| 28 May 1999 | 2 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £134,500 | New build. |
| 28 May 1999 | 8 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £134,500 | New build. |
| 28 May 1999 | 5 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £134,500 | New build. |
| 28 May 1999 | 4 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £131,000 | New build. |
| 27 May 1999 | 9 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £175,000 | New build. |
| 26 May 1999 | 7 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £134,500 | New build. |
| 21 May 1999 | 3 SM1 3BU | Semi-detached | £132,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1991-1995 (4); 1996-2002 (4); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Sutton in 2026-27: Band D £2,379 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,586 | £1,850 | £2,114 | £2,379 | £2,907 | £3,436 | £3,964 | £4,757 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (46% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land to rear of 107 Westmead Road: up to 37 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- Land to rear of 107 Westmead Road, permissioned (350 m)
- 98-100 Lind Road, Sutton, SM1 4PL, permissioned (390 m)
- Palmerston House 5-7 Palmerston Road, Sutton. SM1 4QL, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 7 Woodside Road, Sutton. SM1 3SU, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- 7 Woodside Road, Sutton. SM1 3SU, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Unilink House 21, Lewis Road, Sutton. SM1 4BR, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Unilink House 21, Lewis Road, Sutton. SM1 4BR, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM1 3BU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| SM1 3RU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 56 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM1 3BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SM1 3RU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sutton Common 266,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Sutton (London) 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Carshalton 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thicket Road / Oakhill Road Sutton | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Banstead - Fir Tree Road | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Kingston Town End Pier Kingston Upon Thames | 9.6 km (5.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Times Square Car Parking | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 45 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 22.3 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Benhill & Belmont GP Centre | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sg Barai Chemist | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 370 m |
| Hospital | St Helier Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Sutton Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Royston Park 3.3 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,200 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Benhill Recreation Ground 2.5 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Duke Street Allotments 3,200 m² | 70 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Milestone in Sutton High Street | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Carshalton House (St Philomena's School) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Milestone outside No. 135 Cheam Road, Cheam | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Milestone in Brighton Road | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Greenshaw Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| River Wandle (Carshalton Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Wilderness Island | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Elm Grove | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| St Alban's Grove | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Howell Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Park Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greenshaw High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Robin Hood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carshalton High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's RC Infants School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Butterchurn SM1 3AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Florian Avenue Post Office SM1 3QH | Retailers - other | 230 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Village Bakers SM1 4QJ | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Premier Vibi Stores SM1 4QJ | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Westmead Tandoori, Spice Of India, Biryani Guyz SM1 4HX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dragon Chef SM1 3AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Harrys Traditional Fish And Chips SM1 3AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2025 |
| Tesco SM1 4QW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2024 |
| The Frying Squad (London) Ltd SM1 4JD | Mobile caterer | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| B And P Food And Wine SM1 4JD | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Brunchies Cafe SM1 4JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Little Nyonya SM1 4HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| McDragon SM1 4HY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Happy House SM1 4BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Sutton Womens Centre SM1 4QL | Distributors/Transporters | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Glena Mount (17); On or near Munslow Gardens (16); On or near Parkhurst Road (16); On or near Thicket Road (13); On or near Godstone Road (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Munslow Gardens · Godstone Road · Duke Street · Lavender Road · Thicket Crescent · Princes Street · Parkhurst Road · Benfleet Close · Oliver Road · Thicket Road · Montpelier Road · Glena Mount
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.