SM5 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Peterborough Road, 0.8km from The Wrythe in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within St Helier East ward and the Carshalton and Wallington constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00021098 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PETERBOROUGH ROAD, SM5 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETERBOROUGH ROAD, SM5 1DN.
264
35
£ 52,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1DN 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 35, SM5 1DN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £355k 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 1DN. The average age is 35.3. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 355,000
1 sales · Mean £ 355,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM5 1DN has low crime rates — 35 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
Wandle Valley Academy
Spencer Nursery School
Culvers House Primary School
Carshalton Boys Sports College
Hackbridge Primary School
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base
Tweeddale Primary School
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Krishna Convenience0.6 km
- Best One0.7 km
- Fudge Cakes0.5 km
- Kevin News Food And Wine0.5 km
- Pick N Pay0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown of Mitcham1.0 km
- The Red Lion0.8 km
- Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre0.7 km
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
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Equinox Fish Bar0.8 km
- Jhorna Tandoori0.8 km
- Mega Kebab0.8 km
- PFC Grill0.7 km
- China Garden Express0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackbridge1.0 km
- Mitcham Junction1.3 km
- Carshalton1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SM51DN · Data under Open Government Licence