SM5 1DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Robertsbridge 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 1DD is 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. 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £371k, down 2.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00021087 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROBERTSBRIDGE ROAD, SM5 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBERTSBRIDGE ROAD, SM5 1DD.
324
38
£ 45,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1DD 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.
Area Character
SM5 1DD 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. Property prices are trending down 2.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM5 1DD. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 367,000
3 sales · Mean £ 367,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM5 1DD has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
Green Wrythe Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Harris Academy Morden
Tweeddale Primary School
Malmesbury Primary School
Wandle Valley Academy
Canterbury Campus
Carshalton Boys Sports College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: SM51DD · Data under Open Government Licence