SM5 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Robertsbridge Road, 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 1BD represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00020753 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROBERTSBRIDGE ROAD, SM5 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBERTSBRIDGE ROAD, SM5 1BD.
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38
£ 47,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1BD 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 38, SM5 1BD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1BD. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM5 1BD is moderate at 66 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
Greenshaw High School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Abbey Primary School
Green Wrythe Primary School
Carshalton Boys Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Budgens0.9 km
- Easy Choice0.1 km
- Giggs Convenience Store0.1 km
- Best One0.7 km
- Fudge Cakes0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Georges Cafe0.9 km
- Rosehill Cafe0.1 km
- Star Express0.1 km
- Two Napkin Burger0.1 km
- Gosto Fino Catering0.6 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Arya Kebab0.1 km
- Fireaway Rosehill0.2 km
- Full Moon Pizza0.1 km
- RFC Grill0.2 km
- Choo0.1 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ashling Tara Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Common1.1 km
- St Helier1.2 km
- Morden South1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SM51BD · Data under Open Government Licence