SM5 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Stavordale 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 1BJ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £420k, up 23.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00020753 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STAVORDALE ROAD, SM5 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STAVORDALE ROAD, SM5 1BJ.
385
38
£ 47,900 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1BJ 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SM5 1BJ's 59% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 23.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM5 1BJ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 352,000
7 sales · Mean £ 388,357
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM5 1BJ is moderate at 70 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
Abbey Primary School
Green Wrythe Primary School
Greenshaw High School
Harris Academy Morden
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- St. Helier News1.0 km
- Sureyan Express0.1 km
- Budgens0.9 km
- Easy Choice0.1 km
- Giggs Convenience Store0.1 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ashling Tara Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- King Cafe1.0 km
- Master Chef1.0 km
- Merton Rugby Football Club Limited0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- New World0.1 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Elaha Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- Euphoria Food0.2 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.1 km
- Fish R Us0.1 km
- Pizza Papa Johns0.1 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helier1.0 km
- Sutton Common1.1 km
- Morden South1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SM51BJ · Data under Open Government Licence