Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

PETERBOROUGH ROAD, SM5 1DR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

256

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM5 1DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 56% social renting, SM5 1DR is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SM5 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Peterborough Road, 0.8km from St Helier in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within St Helier East ward and the Carshalton and Wallington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SM5 1DR is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k.

Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00021096 (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 1DR. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.1%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean11.9%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

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

SM5 1DR has low crime rates — 48 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 behaviour74
Vehicle crime35
Criminal damage and arson34
Public order25

school Local Schools

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Wandle Valley Academy

Good88 pupils0.3 km
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Spencer Nursery School

Good54 pupils0.6 km
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Tweeddale Primary School

Good420 pupils0.8 km
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Culvers House Primary School

Good456 pupils0.8 km
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Green Wrythe Primary School

Good289 pupils0.8 km
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Carshalton Boys Sports College

Good1490 pupils1.0 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good485 pupils1.0 km
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Harris Academy Morden

Outstanding857 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Seddon Stores1.0 km
  • Best One0.5 km
  • Fudge Cakes0.4 km
  • Hillfield Newsagents0.9 km
  • Kevin News Food And Wine0.3 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre0.9 km
  • The Crown of Mitcham0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Georges Cafe0.3 km
  • Nana Bs Tea Room0.8 km
  • Top Tier Cafe0.9 km
  • Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen1.0 km
  • Supafood0.9 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • PFC Grill0.8 km
  • The Shak0.9 km
  • Southsea Fish Bar0.9 km
  • China Garden Express0.8 km
  • Circle Kebab And Pizza0.3 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Junction1.2 km
  • Hackbridge1.3 km
  • Carshalton2.0 km