SM5 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Peterborough Road, 0.8km from Beddington Corner in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within St Helier East ward and the Carshalton and Wallington constituency.
For families considering a move, SM5 1DH represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k, up 26.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00021097 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PETERBOROUGH ROAD, SM5 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETERBOROUGH ROAD, SM5 1DH.
243
37
£ 52,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1DH 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SM5 1DH's 67% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £405k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 26.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM5 1DH. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 330,000
7 sales · Mean £ 354,428
Flat
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM5 1DH has low crime rates — 32 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
Wandle Valley Academy
Spencer Nursery School
Culvers House Primary School
Hackbridge Primary School
Carshalton Boys Sports College
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base
Tweeddale Primary School
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Krishna Convenience0.6 km
- Best One0.7 km
- Fudge Cakes0.6 km
- Kevin News Food And Wine0.5 km
- Pick N Pay0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown of Mitcham1.0 km
- The Red Lion0.8 km
- Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Supafood0.7 km
- Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen0.8 km
- Phoebe Delights Ltd0.8 km
- Hackbridge Cafe Limited0.9 km
- Horizon Church Sutton0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Equinox Fish Bar0.8 km
- Jhorna Tandoori0.8 km
- Mega Kebab0.8 km
- PFC Grill0.6 km
- China Garden Express0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hackbridge1.0 km
- Mitcham Junction1.3 km
- Carshalton1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SM51DH · Data under Open Government Licence