Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

ST BENETS GROVE, SM5 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST BENETS GROVE, SM5 1AX.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM5 1AX 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.

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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SM5 1AX 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. £418k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 22.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SM5 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Benets Grove, 0.3km 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 1AX represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k, down 22.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00020753 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM5 1AX. 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

White / British61.8%
Asian / British Asian25.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 380,000

12 sales · Mean £ 371,125

Semi-Detached

£ 545,000

1 sales · Mean £ 545,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SM5 1AX has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences123
Anti-social behaviour91
Public order28
Criminal damage and arson22
Drugs17

school Local Schools

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Malmesbury Primary School

Good442 pupils0.3 km
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Tweeddale Primary School

Good420 pupils0.6 km
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Canterbury Campus

Good49 pupils0.6 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good485 pupils0.7 km
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Abbey Primary School

Good451 pupils0.8 km
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Green Wrythe Primary School

Good289 pupils0.8 km
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Greenshaw High School

Good1885 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Academy Morden

Outstanding857 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • St. Helier News0.9 km
  • Sureyan Express0.2 km
  • Budgens0.9 km
  • Easy Choice0.2 km
  • Giggs Convenience Store0.2 km
  • + 22 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ashling Tara Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • King Cafe0.9 km
  • Master Chef0.9 km
  • Merton Rugby Football Club Limited0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • New World0.2 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Elaha Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Euphoria Food0.2 km
  • Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.2 km
  • Fish R Us0.2 km
  • Pizza Papa Johns0.2 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helier1.0 km
  • Sutton Common1.2 km
  • Morden South1.6 km