Postcode SM5 1AL is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier East ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Middleton Circle area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Middleton Circle is £68,437 per year. The nearest station is St Helier located about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Poulter Park.
Middleton Circle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Middleton Circle has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Middleton Circle is £68,437 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from SM5 1AL.
Middleton Circle near SM5 1AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Helier located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | St Helier | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to St Helier |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Mitcham | Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Belgrave Walk | Tramlink | Walking directions to Belgrave Walk |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Poulter Park | Large | Walking directions to Poulter Park |
| 0.3 mi | Moreton Green | Medium | Walking directions to Moreton Green |
| 0.4 mi | Selby Green | Small | Walking directions to Selby Green |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in St Helier East area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £271,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £435,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Helier East
In the SM5 1AL postcode area, located within Middleton Circle, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 1AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 352 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 358 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | The Circle | 362 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HA | Walking directions to The Circle |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 376-378 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Golding Group | 377 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQ | Walking directions to Golding Group |
Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.