SM5 1ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Revesby Road, 0.4km 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 1ES is 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 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k, up 2.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1ES are sourced from Output Area E00021084 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REVESBY ROAD, SM5 1ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REVESBY ROAD, SM5 1ES.
370
34
£ 45,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1ES falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SM5 1ES has a significant social housing presence — 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM5 1ES. The average age is 34.0. 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
£ 408,500
8 sales · Mean £ 406,812
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM5 1ES has low crime rates — 33 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
Wandle Valley Academy
Malmesbury Primary School
Canterbury Campus
Spencer Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Whitehill Food And Wine - MACE0.4 km
- Londis MFG Wandle0.7 km
- Kingfisher Foods0.7 km
- Theory of Zou Ltd/Mighty spice / Vegan Sadhu0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Auntie B's Kitchen0.9 km
- Harris Academy Morden0.4 km
- The Meal Team0.6 km
- Tooting & Mitcham Football Club0.6 km
- Pre school - Jancett childcare0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Shak0.6 km
- Southsea Fish Bar0.4 km
- Circle Kebab And Pizza0.5 km
- Favorite Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Food Angels0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Junction1.4 km
- St Helier1.6 km
- Morden South1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: SM51ES · Data under Open Government Licence