Postcode SM5 1AU 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 115.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St Helier South is £66,401 per year. The nearest station is St Helier located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Rosehill Park.
St Helier South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,947 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
St Helier South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.3% 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.
The average income per household in St Helier South is £66,401 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 1AU.
St Helier South near SM5 1AU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | St Helier | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to St Helier |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Sutton Common | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sutton Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rosehill Park | Large | Walking directions to Rosehill Park |
| 0.3 mi | Rosehill Park East | Large | Walking directions to Rosehill Park East |
| 0.5 mi | Moreton Green | Medium | Walking directions to Moreton Green |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £426,000 in St Helier West area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £780,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £545,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £510,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £430,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Helier West
In the SM5 1AU postcode area, located within St Helier South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 1AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rosehill Post Office | 25 The Market, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AG | Walking directions to Rosehill Post Office |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Rosehill Avenue, Sutton, SM5 1AF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Wrythe Lane, Sutton, SM5 1AD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Cleeve Way, Sutton, SM1 3HE | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Premiere | Cleeve Way, Sutton, SM1 3HE | Walking directions to Premiere |
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.