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SM1 3NL

Westminster Road

St Helier West

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Overview

Postcode SM1 3NL is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier West ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the St Helier South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Helier South is £66,401 per year. The nearest station is Sutton Common, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rosehill Park East.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

St Helier South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,710 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

St Helier South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.3%

Approximately 34.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in St Helier South is £66,401 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM1 3NL.

Flood risk

No risk

St Helier South near SM1 3NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Sutton Common located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 3NL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common
0.8 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 3NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRosehill Park EastLargeWalking directions to Rosehill Park East
0.3 miRoyston ParkMediumWalking directions to Royston Park
0.5 miLimes GreenSmallWalking directions to Limes Green

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
10,157.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.39(+178%)
Public order
24.19(+258%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.66(-31%)
Other theft
12.44(+9%)
Drugs
6.22(0%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
64.23%
Other White
32
12.31%
Other Asian
13
5%
Bangladeshi
12
4.62%
Indian
9
3.46%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
27.96%
No qualifications
44
20.85%
Level 3 (A level)
39
18.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
38.24%
Social rents from council
32
31.37%
Owns outright
22
21.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.88%
Other social rented
3
2.94%
Total households: 102

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 3NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 3NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 202574, Westminster Road, Sutton, SM1 3NLTerracedFreehold£428,000
05 Sept 202515, Westminster Road, Sutton, SM1 3NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£566,000
20 Oct 202532, Welbeck Road, Sutton, SM1 3NWTerracedFreehold£425,000
28 Mar 20255, Welbeck Road, Sutton, SM1 3NNTerracedFreehold£430,000
21 Mar 202555, Welbeck Road, Sutton, SM1 3NNTerracedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the SM1 3NL postcode area, located within St Helier South, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 3NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryGreenshaw High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryCarshalton Boys Sports CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMuschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity BaseFoundation school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 3NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 3NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSt. Helier Food & Wine131 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RUWalking directions to St. Helier Food & Wine
0.2 miLondis113-117 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RRWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miWrythe Convenience Store105 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RRWalking directions to Wrythe Convenience Store
0.5 miCostcutter45 Erskine Road, Sutton, SM1 3ATWalking directions to Costcutter

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SM1 3NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Bobby Dean

Carshalton and Wallington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSuttonE09000029
Parliamentary ConstituencyCarshalton and WallingtonE14001153
WardSt Helier WestE05013762
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St Helier SouthE02000841
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 002DE01004128
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 3NL

Is SM1 3NL (St Helier South) safe?

The area around SM1 3NL records about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SM1 3NL?

The median sale price around SM1 3NL in St Helier South is £425,000 (about £544 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM1 3NL?

There are 20 schools close to SM1 3NL, including Greenshaw High School (Good), Carshalton Boys Sports College (Good) and Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 3NL?

The closest station to SM1 3NL is Sutton Common in TfL zone 4, about 1,169 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 3NL?

SM1 3NL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,710 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM1 3NL (St Helier South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM1 3NL is Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alison Long (Reform UK), Janey Gould (Reform UK) and Joicy Antini Joseph (Liberal Democrats).