Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

PETERBOROUGH ROAD, SM5 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETERBOROUGH ROAD, SM5 1DH.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM5 1DH 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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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SM5 1DH's 67% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £405k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 26.7% year-on-year.

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

SM5 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Peterborough Road, 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 1DH represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k, up 26.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00021097 (shared with 3 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 1DH. 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

White / British75.6%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 330,000

7 sales · Mean £ 354,428

Flat

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

SM5 1DH has low crime rates — 32 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 offences131
Anti-social behaviour65
Vehicle crime29
Criminal damage and arson27
Drugs18

school Local Schools

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Wandle Valley Academy

Good88 pupils0.3 km
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Spencer Nursery School

Good54 pupils0.4 km
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Culvers House Primary School

Good456 pupils0.5 km
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Hackbridge Primary School

Good775 pupils0.8 km
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Carshalton Boys Sports College

Good1490 pupils0.8 km
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Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base

Good625 pupils0.9 km
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Tweeddale Primary School

Good420 pupils0.9 km
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Rushy Meadow Primary Academy

Good375 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Krishna Convenience0.6 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Fudge Cakes0.6 km
  • Kevin News Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Pick N Pay0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crown of Mitcham1.0 km
  • The Red Lion0.8 km
  • Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Supafood0.7 km
  • Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen0.8 km
  • Phoebe Delights Ltd0.8 km
  • Hackbridge Cafe Limited0.9 km
  • Horizon Church Sutton0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hackbridge1.0 km
  • Mitcham Junction1.3 km
  • Carshalton1.7 km