SM5 1EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Peterborough Road, 0.6km from St Helier in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within St Helier East ward and the Carshalton and Wallington constituency.
For families considering a move, SM5 1EH represents 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. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00021080 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PETERBOROUGH ROAD, SM5 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PETERBOROUGH ROAD, SM5 1EH.
523
37
£ 45,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1EH 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
SM5 1EH has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM5 1EH. The average age is 37.4. 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
£ 377,500
4 sales · Mean £ 371,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM5 1EH has low crime rates — 30 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
Harris Academy Morden
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Tweeddale Primary School
Malmesbury Primary School
Wandle Valley Academy
Cranmer Primary School
Canterbury Campus
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Whitehill Food And Wine - MACE0.1 km
- Londis MFG Wandle0.5 km
- Cornners1.0 km
- Jhoots0.7 km
- Prince Foods0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Auntie B's Kitchen0.9 km
- First Little Steps1.0 km
- Harris Academy Morden0.2 km
- The Meal Team0.4 km
- River Side Cafe0.7 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Circle Kebab And Pizza0.8 km
- Favorite Fried Chicken0.8 km
- Food Angels0.7 km
- Grill House0.8 km
- Quality Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Junction1.3 km
- St Helier1.6 km
- Morden South1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SM51EH · Data under Open Government Licence