Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

PETERBOROUGH ROAD, SM5 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

378

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM5 1DZ 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.

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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
workEmployment
5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, SM5 1DZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SM5 1DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Peterborough Road, 0.7km 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 1DZ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.

Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00021083 (shared with 6 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 1DZ. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.3%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.6%
Other / Mixed12.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 351,000

9 sales · Mean £ 361,722

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

SM5 1DZ has low crime rates — 41 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 offences90
Anti-social behaviour69
Criminal damage and arson31
Vehicle crime28
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Wandle Valley Academy

Good88 pupils0.6 km
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Green Wrythe Primary School

Good289 pupils0.6 km
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Tweeddale Primary School

Good420 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Academy Morden

Outstanding857 pupils0.8 km
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Spencer Nursery School

Good54 pupils0.8 km
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good485 pupils0.8 km
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Culvers House Primary School

Good456 pupils1.0 km
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Cranmer Primary School

Good543 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • PFC Grill1.0 km
  • China Garden Express1.0 km
  • Circle Kebab And Pizza0.4 km
  • Favorite Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Food Angels0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • NISA Local - Carshalton0.6 km
  • Zaino Food Service Ltd0.5 km
  • Budgens0.5 km
  • Seddon Stores0.7 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Top Tier Cafe0.9 km
  • Georges Cafe0.4 km
  • Cheeky Chimps Stay and Play0.7 km
  • Country City Catering0.7 km
  • Drop Project Brewing Co0.6 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Crown of Mitcham0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mitcham Junction1.1 km
  • Hackbridge1.6 km
  • St Helier2.0 km