SM5 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Peterborough Road, 0.9km from Beddington Corner 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00021075 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PETERBOROUGH ROAD, SM5 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETERBOROUGH ROAD, SM5 1DP.
353
31
£ 45,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1DP 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SM5 1DP spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. £425k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM5 1DP. The average age is 30.5. 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
£ 385,000
15 sales · Mean £ 386,033
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM5 1DP has low crime rates — 45 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
Tweeddale Primary School
Carshalton Boys Sports College
Green Wrythe Primary School
Hackbridge Primary School
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Best One0.6 km
- Fudge Cakes0.4 km
- Kevin News Food And Wine0.3 km
- Pick N Pay0.6 km
- Welcome Carshalton0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Red Lion1.0 km
- The Crown of Mitcham0.9 km
- Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Mega Kebab1.0 km
- Equinox Fish Bar1.0 km
- Jhorna Tandoori1.0 km
- PFC Grill0.7 km
- China Garden Express0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen0.9 km
- Supafood0.8 km
- Georges Cafe0.4 km
- Nana Bs Tea Room0.6 km
- Drop Project Brewing Co0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackbridge1.2 km
- Mitcham Junction1.2 km
- Carshalton1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SM51DP · Data under Open Government Licence