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St Helier West

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About

St Helier West ward occupies the western portion of the St Helier housing estate, a large interwar development characterised by its grid-like street plan of terraced and semi-detached homes. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades providing essential services along Green Lane and Middleton Road. Open space is provided by the expansive St Helier Open Space, which includes playing fields and recreational grounds.

A notable local landmark is the former St Helier Hospital nurses' home, a distinctive Art Deco building on Green Lane that reflects the estate's original planning. The ward is bordered by the main railway line to the south, with Rose Hill station offering connections. Community life centres on local schools, churches, and the St Helier Community Centre, serving a settled population within this practical suburban neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average St Helier West has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 38.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Helier West is £67,393 per year. There are 3 schools in St Helier West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. St Helier West is home to around 12,178 people, with a population density of about 8,404.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.1%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

St Helier West Population
12,178
Population density
8,404.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.76(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.8(-8%)
Public order
11.66(+72%)
Vehicle crime
9.03(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.39(+29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,610
54.28%
Other White
1,211
9.94%
Other Asian
1,175
9.65%
African
551
4.52%
Pakistani
467
3.83%
Total population: 12,178

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,730
28.82%
No qualifications
2,105
22.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,442
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,325
13.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,138
12.01%
Total 16+ residents: 9,472

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,402
31.72%
Social rents from council
1,293
29.25%
Owns outright
678
15.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
542
12.26%
Other social rented
380
8.6%
Total households: 4,420

Property prices in St Helier West

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£544
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£387K – £469K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £544 per square foot) in St Helier West area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,750 up to £780,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Helier West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£545,000£596
Semi-Detached8£530,000£500
Terraced62£425,000£563
Flats11£290,000£425

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Helier West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helier West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,500£355,000£342,500
2017£232,500£352,500£340,000
2018£240,000£373,000£345,000
2019£250,000£394,000£340,000
2020£268,000£402,500£370,000
2021£268,500£397,500£380,000
2022£240,000£426,000£420,000
2023£240,000£465,000£415,000
2024£252,500£505,000£420,000
2025£280,000£475,000£425,000
2026£287,500£520,000£424,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helier West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Helier West.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£377£446£469
2017£407£477£462
2018£455£435£472
2019£406£463£465
2020£438£501£465
2021£389£540£506
2022£400£548£562
2023£392£494£552
2024£382£533£561
2025£417£522£562
2026£461£499£559
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Helier West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Helier West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district.

Band A£1,586
Band B£1,850
Band C£2,114
Band D£2,379
Band E£2,907
Band F£3,436
Band G£3,964
Band H£4,757

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for St Helier West ward.

Local councillors

Alison Long

St Helier West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Janey Gould

St Helier West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Joicy Antini Joseph

St Helier West - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats