Area Analysis Sutton, London

SM5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SM5 postcode area.

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Population

41,635

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,822 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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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.

home £448,861 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.2%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.9%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2725
Anti-social behaviour1409
Vehicle crime777
Shoplifting721
Public order547

school Local Schools

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St Mary's RC Junior School

Good358 pupils
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St Mary's RC Infants School

Good295 pupils
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Stanley Park Junior School

Good367 pupils
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St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

Good1475 pupils
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Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base

Good625 pupils
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Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service

Outstanding0 pupils
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Carshalton High School for Girls

Good1427 pupils
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Carshalton Boys Sports College

Good1490 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Carshalton Darby And Joans Club
  • Coach And Horses
  • The Greyhound
  • The Hope
  • The Palmerston
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Beeches Cafe
  • Beeches Luncheon Club
  • Bella Italia Coffee
  • Cafe Prazeres 2
  • Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
  • The Co-Operative
  • The Co-Operative
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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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Arya Kebab
  • Carshalton BBQ Grill
  • Carshalton Charcoal Grill
  • Chicken World
  • Chipsmiths Fish And Chips
  • + 35 more