Postcode report
Is SM5 4AQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SM5 4AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SM5 4AQ is a postcode in Wallington South, Sutton, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SM5 4AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 83/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SM5 4AQ are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SM5 4AQ is based on Sutton 022 Census 2021. It covers 7,780 residents, 3,035 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 87% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 3% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near SM5 4AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SM5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £470k from 39 rolling sales, up 4.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SM5 4AQ can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SM5 4AQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SM5 4AQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SM5 4AQ
Is SM5 4AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 83/100 (top 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SM5 4AQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SM5 4AQ?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SM5 4AQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SM5 4AQ?
LocaleIQ matched SM5 4AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SM5 4AQ?
The latest median sold price is £470k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SM5 4AQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.