SM5 1EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Osney Walk, 0.5km 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 1EL 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. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00021084 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSNEY WALK, SM5 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSNEY WALK, SM5 1EL.
370
34
£ 45,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1EL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 39% social renting, SM5 1EL 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM5 1EL. 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
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
£ 359,500
4 sales · Mean £ 354,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM5 1EL 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
Green Wrythe Primary School
Harris Academy Morden
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Tweeddale Primary School
Malmesbury Primary School
Wandle Valley Academy
Canterbury Campus
Cranmer Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Jhoots0.8 km
- Prince Foods0.8 km
- Seddon Stores0.2 km
- WHITE LODGE0.8 km
- Best One0.7 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- River Side Cafe0.8 km
- Casuarina Tree0.9 km
- Cheeky Chimps Stay and Play0.5 km
- Country City Catering0.9 km
- Drop Project Brewing Co0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Circle Kebab And Pizza0.7 km
- Favorite Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Food Angels0.7 km
- Grill House0.7 km
- Quality Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mitcham Junction1.4 km
- St Helier1.5 km
- Morden South1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SM51EL · Data under Open Government Licence