SM5 is a postcode district in Sutton, London, covering 710 active and 308 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SM5 (29%) is characterised by a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (12%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SM5 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SM5 are around £448k, down 5.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SM5 at 201 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SM5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SM5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SM5 postcode area.
41,635
39
£ 55,822 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
SM5 is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £448k. Property prices are trending down 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
St Mary's RC Junior School
St Mary's RC Infants School
Stanley Park Junior School
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base
Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service
Carshalton High School for Girls
Carshalton Boys Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Carshalton Darby And Joans Club
- Coach And Horses
- The Greyhound
- The Hope
- The Palmerston
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- Beeches Cafe
- Beeches Luncheon Club
- Bella Italia Coffee
- Cafe Prazeres 2
- Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's
- The Co-Operative
- The Co-Operative
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- BP Simply Food
- Rosehill Halal Meat Ltd
- J And R Newsagents
- Kevin News Food And Wine
- Lee's News
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Arya Kebab
- Carshalton BBQ Grill
- Carshalton Charcoal Grill
- Chicken World
- Chipsmiths Fish And Chips
- + 35 more
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