SM5 1DG is a safe, established residential area on Bisham Close, 0.8km from Beddington Corner in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within St Helier East ward and the Carshalton and Wallington constituency.
For families considering a move, SM5 1DG represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. 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 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00021097 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BISHAM CLOSE, SM5 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHAM CLOSE, SM5 1DG.
243
37
£ 52,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1DG 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
SM5 1DG is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £437k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM5 1DG. The average age is 36.8. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 418,500
4 sales · Mean £ 414,325
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM5 1DG has low crime rates — 33 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
Spencer Nursery School
Wandle Valley Academy
Culvers House Primary School
Hackbridge Primary School
Carshalton Boys Sports College
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base
Tweeddale Primary School
Green Wrythe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Krishna Convenience0.6 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Fudge Cakes0.6 km
- Kevin News Food And Wine0.5 km
- Pick N Pay0.8 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown of Mitcham0.9 km
- The Red Lion0.8 km
- Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Supafood0.7 km
- Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen0.9 km
- Drop Project Brewing Co1.0 km
- Phoebe Delights Ltd0.8 km
- Hackbridge Cafe Limited0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Equinox Fish Bar0.8 km
- Jhorna Tandoori0.8 km
- Mega Kebab0.8 km
- PFC Grill0.6 km
- China Garden Express0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackbridge1.0 km
- Mitcham Junction1.2 km
- Carshalton1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SM51DG · Data under Open Government Licence