Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Sutton: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away, roughly 13 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SM5 1TP.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
13Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 45 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 69 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Wandle Valley Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
46crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 46 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 30.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
18GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16 GP, 2 hospitals, 16 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CIRCLE GP SURGERY — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 26 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
20green spaces
- 45.4 ha total
- largest park 11.5 ha (0.40 mi away)
Nearest: Religious Grounds (900 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
47shops & libraries
- 41 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Budgens, The Southern Co-operative, Marks and Spencer, Lidl…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Budgens Carshalton — 0.1 mi
In Sutton, 72% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (92% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 92% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Sutton, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SM5 1TP.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SM5.
Average sold price by property type across the SM5 district, 2021–2026.
About SM5 1TP
SM5 1TP scores 69/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Budgens Carshalton within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SM5 1TP is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,232 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).
There are 69 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 38 rated Good. The nearest school is Wandle Valley Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 46 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 16 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 16 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CIRCLE GP SURGERY, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST HELIER HOSPITAL, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
