Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

PETERBOROUGH ROAD, SM5 1DP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

353

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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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.

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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.

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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

White / British68.6%
Asian / British Asian18.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed9.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences143
Anti-social behaviour72
Vehicle crime43
Criminal damage and arson34
Public order28

school Local Schools

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Wandle Valley Academy

Good88 pupils0.3 km
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Spencer Nursery School

Good54 pupils0.5 km
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Culvers House Primary School

Good456 pupils0.7 km
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Tweeddale Primary School

Good420 pupils0.8 km
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Carshalton Boys Sports College

Good1490 pupils0.9 km
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Green Wrythe Primary School

Good289 pupils0.9 km
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Hackbridge Primary School

Good775 pupils1.0 km
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Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base

Good625 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Red Lion1.0 km
  • The Crown of Mitcham0.9 km
  • Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre0.8 km
fastfood

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

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