SM5 1EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 1EN is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00021086 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SM5 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SM5 1EN.
218
41
£ 45,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1EN 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in SM5 1EN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM5 1EN. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM5 1EN has low crime rates — 37 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
Green Wrythe Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Harris Academy Morden
Tweeddale Primary School
Malmesbury Primary School
Wandle Valley Academy
Canterbury Campus
Cranmer Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Kingfisher Foods0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Buddha Store1.0 km
- NISA Local - Carshalton0.5 km
- Whitehill Food And Wine - MACE0.4 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Tooting & Mitcham Football Club0.6 km
- Pre school - Jancett childcare0.5 km
- Top Tier Cafe0.7 km
- Harris Academy Morden0.3 km
- The Meal Team0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- The Shak0.6 km
- Southsea Fish Bar0.3 km
- Full Moon Pizza1.0 km
- Choo1.0 km
- Circle Kebab And Pizza0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Junction1.5 km
- St Helier1.5 km
- Morden South1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SM51EN · Data under Open Government Licence