SM5 1AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Market, 0.2km from Rosehill in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within St Helier West ward and the Carshalton and Wallington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00020760 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MARKET, SM5 1AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MARKET, SM5 1AG.
245
29
£ 47,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 68% private renter occupancy, SM5 1AG is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM5 1AG. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 205,000
5 sales · Mean £ 204,900
Terraced
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM5 1AG is moderate at 65 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Malmesbury Primary School
Tweeddale Primary School
Canterbury Campus
Abbey Primary School
Greenshaw High School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Glenthorne High School
Green Wrythe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Easy Choice0.0 km
- Giggs Convenience Store0.0 km
- Sutton Common Food And Wine1.0 km
- Ami's1.0 km
- Dee Jay Wines1.0 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Rosehill Cafe0.0 km
- Star Express0.0 km
- The Harvester Plough1.0 km
- Two Napkin Burger0.0 km
- Gosto Fino Catering0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Arya Kebab0.0 km
- Fireaway Rosehill0.1 km
- Full Moon Pizza0.0 km
- RFC Grill0.1 km
- Choo0.0 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ashling Tara Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Common1.0 km
- St Helier1.1 km
- Morden South1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SM51AG · Data under Open Government Licence