Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

REWLEY ROAD, SM5 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REWLEY ROAD, SM5 1DB.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM5 1DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SM5 1DB has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SM5 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rewley Road, 0.2km from St Helier in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within St Helier East ward and the Carshalton and Wallington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SM5 1DB is 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. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.

Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00021087 (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 1DB. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.6%
Asian / British Asian20.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 358,000

5 sales · Mean £ 369,500

Flat

£ 219,950

1 sales · Mean £ 219,950

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

SM5 1DB has low crime rates — 40 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour68
Public order26
Other theft18
Vehicle crime18

school Local Schools

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Green Wrythe Primary School

Good289 pupils0.1 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good485 pupils0.2 km
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Harris Academy Morden

Outstanding857 pupils0.3 km
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Tweeddale Primary School

Good420 pupils0.5 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good442 pupils0.6 km
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Canterbury Campus

Good49 pupils0.8 km
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Wandle Valley Academy

Good88 pupils0.8 km
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Carshalton Boys Sports College

Good1490 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Sureyan Express0.9 km
  • Easy Choice0.9 km
  • Giggs Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Whitehill Food And Wine - MACE0.5 km
  • Londis MFG Wandle0.8 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • New World0.9 km
  • Harris Academy Morden0.4 km
  • The Meal Team0.8 km
  • Rosehill Cafe0.9 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Euphoria Food1.0 km
  • Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.9 km
  • Fish R Us0.9 km
  • Pizza Papa Johns0.9 km
  • Arya Kebab0.9 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helier1.4 km
  • Mitcham Junction1.6 km
  • Morden South1.7 km