Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

SM5 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SM5 1AL.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM5 1AL 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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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 51% social renting, SM5 1AL 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 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km 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 1AL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.

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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00021087 (shared with 7 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 1AL. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.6%
Asian / British Asian20.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.8%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

SM5 1AL 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.

Violence and sexual offences108
Anti-social behaviour58
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson23
Vehicle crime18

school Local Schools

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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good485 pupils0.3 km
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Green Wrythe Primary School

Good289 pupils0.3 km
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Tweeddale Primary School

Good420 pupils0.4 km
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Malmesbury Primary School

Good442 pupils0.4 km
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Harris Academy Morden

Outstanding857 pupils0.5 km
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Canterbury Campus

Good49 pupils0.7 km
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Wandle Valley Academy

Good88 pupils0.8 km
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Carshalton Boys Sports College

Good1490 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Sureyan Express0.7 km
  • Easy Choice0.7 km
  • Giggs Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Whitehill Food And Wine - MACE0.6 km
  • Londis MFG Wandle1.0 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Merton Rugby Football Club Limited1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • New World0.7 km
  • Harris Academy Morden0.5 km
  • The Meal Team0.9 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Euphoria Food0.8 km
  • Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.7 km
  • Fish R Us0.7 km
  • Pizza Papa Johns0.7 km
  • Arya Kebab0.7 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Helier1.3 km
  • Morden South1.7 km
  • Sutton Common1.7 km