SM5 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Benets Grove, 0.4km from Rosehill in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within St Helier West ward and the Carshalton and Wallington constituency.
For families considering a move, SM5 1AU represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00020753 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST BENETS GROVE, SM5 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST BENETS GROVE, SM5 1AU.
385
38
£ 47,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1AU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SM5 1AU is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM5 1AU. The average age is 38.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM5 1AU is moderate at 74 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
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Green Wrythe Primary School
Greenshaw High School
Harris Academy Morden
Abbey Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Sureyan Express0.2 km
- Budgens0.8 km
- Easy Choice0.2 km
- Giggs Convenience Store0.2 km
- Best One0.6 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ashling Tara Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Merton Rugby Football Club Limited0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- New World0.2 km
- Simons Cafe In The Park1.0 km
- Sutton Sports Village Cafe And Nursery1.0 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Euphoria Food0.3 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.2 km
- Fish R Us0.2 km
- Pizza Papa Johns0.2 km
- Arya Kebab0.2 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helier1.1 km
- Sutton Common1.2 km
- Morden South1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SM51AU · Data under Open Government Licence