Postcode SM5 1BQ 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 141.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St Helier South is £47,900 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 2 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 141.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in St Helier South is £47,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 1BQ.
St Helier South near SM5 1BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 in St Helier West area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £585,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £550,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £505,500 |
| Terraced | 56 | £434,500 |
10 years price trend in St Helier West
In the SM5 1BQ postcode area, located within St Helier South, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.