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Location in Greater LondonBenhilton sits where the marker shows within the county.

39,950
Population
16,359
Households
7 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£78,108
Avg. household income
1,676
Businesses
6,955
People per km²
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About Benhilton

In Greater London, Benhilton is a town. Addresses here fall under the SM1 postcode district. Neighbouring places include The Wrythe and Rosehill.

Around 39,950 people live in Benhilton, a densely built-up urban area. The age profile skews a little younger than the national average, with a relatively high share of children. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Benhilton sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.

School Ratings in Benhilton

Benhilton is served by 432 schools. Orchard Hill College is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Benhilton

Property prices average £483K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £282K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Benhilton

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Benhilton, with 215 incidents logged in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Benhilton

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Benhilton falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Healthcare in Benhilton

There are 96 GP surgeries within three miles of Benhilton, the nearest being Chesser Practice (0.3 miles away).

Local Data for Benhilton

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Property Prices 5,250 sales

Average Price £483K
£100 , £42M
Detached £645K 268
Semi £549K 1,229
Terraced £452K 1,451
Flat £282K 2,040

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

208 Primary
50 Secondary
174 Other
Outstanding 1
Good 9

Ofsted ratings for schools in the SM1 postcode area.

Greenshaw High School Secondary 0.1 miles All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles Muschamp Children's Centre 0.4 miles Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Primary Requires Improvement 0.4 miles Carshalton Boys Sports College Secondary Good 0.4 miles Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Primary Good 0.5 miles Sutton Grammar School Secondary Good 0.7 miles Tweeddale Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Carshalton High School for Girls Secondary Good 0.7 miles Manor Park Children's Centre (Sutton Central East) Good 0.7 miles Manor Park Primary Academy Primary 0.7 miles Tweeddale Children's Centre Good 0.7 miles

Household Income in Benhilton ONS 2023

The average total household income in Benhilton is approximately £78,108 a year before tax, 41% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £52,922. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Benhilton £78,108
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £52,922.

Businesses in Benhilton ONS 2025

There are approximately 1,676 active businesses based in Benhilton, around 42 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 28 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

1,676 Total businesses
42 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 92%
Small, 10-49 6%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Benhilton IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Benhilton in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
6/10
Employment
7/10
Education
7/10
Health
8/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
4/10
Children 0-15 21%
Working age 65%
Older 65+ 14%
8,553 Children (0-15) 21%
26,079 Working Age 65%
5,306 Older (65+) 13%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 25.7% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 19.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Benhilton 959 crimes · May 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Benhilton is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

Violence & Sexual Offences 351
Anti-Social Behaviour 215
Vehicle Crime 78
Shoplifting 66
Public Order 55
Other Theft 50
Burglary 38
Drugs 33
Robbery 20
Other Crime 18
Bicycle Theft 15
Theft from Person 15
Criminal Damage & Arson 3
Weapons 2
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Sutton Common Train Station 0.6 miles
Carshalton Train Station 0.9 miles
West Sutton Train Station 1.1 miles
Hackbridge Train Station 1.3 miles
Morden South Train Station 1.6 miles
Wallington Train Station 1.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

The Wrythe 0.6 miles Rosehill 0.6 miles Sutton 0.9 miles Carshalton 0.9 miles St Helier 0.9 miles North Cheam 1.2 miles Hackbridge 1.2 miles Beddington Corner 1.4 miles Carshalton Beeches 1.4 miles Carshalton on the Hill 1.8 miles Wallington 2 miles Bandonhill 2 miles

Local Government

District Sutton
Ward Sutton Central
Constituency Sutton and Cheam
Parish Sutton, unparished area
Region London

Home Ownership in Benhilton

Of the 15,994 households in and around Benhilton, 62% are owned, 13% are socially rented and 25% are privately rented. Home ownership here is in line with the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 62% Social rented 13% Private rented 25%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Benhilton.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benhilton

What is the population of Benhilton?
Benhilton has a population of approximately 39,950 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Benhilton?
The average property in and around Benhilton sold for about £482,737, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 38% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Benhilton a deprived area?
Benhilton sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 7 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Benhilton?
Benhilton is covered by the SM1 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Benhilton?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Benhilton, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Benhilton?
The nearest railway station to Benhilton is Sutton Common Train Station, about 0.6 miles away.

Streets in SM1 30 shown View all streets

Albany Mews 1 Albert Road 1 Alberta Avenue 7 Albury Court 1 Alexandra Avenue 2 Alfred Road 1 All Saints Road 6 Alma Crescent 2 Alvia Gardens 1 Angel Hill 2 Angel Hill Drive 1 Anton Crescent 1 Antrobus Close 1 Arlington Close 2 Ashleigh Gardens 2 Ashton Close 2 Aultone Way 4 Avon Close 1 B2230 1 Bank Mews 1 Beauchamp Road 2 Beech Tree Place 1 Beggar's Roost Lane 2 Benfleet Close 2 Benhill Avenue 9 Benhill Road 6 Benhill Wood Road 10 Benhilton Gardens 2 Benwood Court 1 Berwick Gardens 1

Postcodes in SM1 50 shown View all postcodes

SM1 1AA SM1 1AG SM1 1AH SM1 1AJ SM1 1AN SM1 1AP SM1 1AT SM1 1AW SM1 1AX SM1 1AY SM1 1AZ SM1 1BB SM1 1BG SM1 1BS SM1 1BT SM1 1DA SM1 1DD SM1 1DE SM1 1DF SM1 1DJ SM1 1DR SM1 1DS SM1 1DT SM1 1DU SM1 1DZ SM1 1EA SM1 1EB SM1 1EX SM1 1EZ SM1 1GJ SM1 1HF SM1 1HN SM1 1HR SM1 1HY SM1 1JA SM1 1JB SM1 1JE SM1 1JF SM1 1JG SM1 1JH SM1 1JN SM1 1JP SM1 1JQ SM1 1JU SM1 1JY SM1 1LB SM1 1LD SM1 1LF SM1 1LT SM1 1LU