Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

LINDORES ROAD, SM5 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDORES ROAD, SM5 1BQ.

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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 1BQ 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 1BQ 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.

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

SM5 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lindores 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 1BQ 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 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £443k.

Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1BQ 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 1BQ. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 371,500

8 sales · Mean £ 375,875

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

Crime around SM5 1BQ is moderate at 77 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 offences195
Anti-social behaviour98
Public order56
Drugs25
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Malmesbury Primary School

Good442 pupils0.5 km
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Tweeddale Primary School

Good420 pupils0.5 km
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Canterbury Campus

Good49 pupils0.7 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good485 pupils0.8 km
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Greenshaw High School

Good1885 pupils0.8 km
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Abbey Primary School

Good451 pupils0.9 km
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Green Wrythe Primary School

Good289 pupils0.9 km
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Glenthorne High School

Good1683 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Georges Cafe0.9 km
  • Rosehill Cafe0.1 km
  • Star Express0.1 km
  • Two Napkin Burger0.1 km
  • Gosto Fino Catering0.6 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ashling Tara Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton Common1.1 km
  • St Helier1.1 km
  • Morden South1.7 km