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SM5 1DZ

Peterborough Road

St Helier East

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Detailed insights for SM5 1DZ

Overview

Postcode SM5 1DZ 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 average crime levels, with around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middleton Circle is £68,437 per year. The nearest station is Mitcham Junction, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Poulter Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
36.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Middleton Circle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Middleton Circle has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.9%

Approximately 36.9% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Middleton Circle is £68,437 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 1DZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Middleton Circle near SM5 1DZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Mitcham Junction located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 1DZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Mitcham Junction

Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham Junction
0.7 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
1 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 1DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miPoulter ParkLargeWalking directions to Poulter Park
0.5 miWatercress ParkSmallWalking directions to Watercress Park
0.1 miSelby GreenSmallWalking directions to Selby Green

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
12,842.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.98(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.94(-26%)
Burglary
7.04(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.28(-8%)
Vehicle crime
4.69(-50%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
61.97%
Other White
46
12.23%
African
20
5.32%
Other Asian
16
4.26%
Other
16
4.26%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
28.68%
No qualifications
55
20.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.54%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
56
43.08%
Social rents from council
40
30.77%
Owns outright
15
11.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.92%
Other social rented
8
6.15%
Total households: 130

Property prices in St Helier East

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £6,032 per square metre) in St Helier East area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £642,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Helier East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£620,000£3,039
Flats2£358,750£5,612
Semi-Detached5£475,000£5,393
Terraced41£440,000£6,115

10 year median price trend in St Helier East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helier East.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 1DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 1DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025104, Peterborough Road, Carshalton, SM5 1DZTerracedFreehold£420,000
09 May 2025144, Peterborough Road, Carshalton, SM5 1DZTerracedFreehold£400,000
20 Apr 2026241, Peterborough Road, Carshalton, SM5 1DTTerracedFreehold£367,500
28 Apr 2025163, Peterborough Road, Carshalton, SM5 1DTTerracedFreehold£415,000
17 Feb 2025217, Peterborough Road, Carshalton, SM5 1DTTerracedFreehold£535,000

Schools

In the SM5 1DZ postcode area, located within Middleton Circle, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 1DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableWandle Valley AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGreen Wrythe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryTweeddale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 1DZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 1DZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miKevin News, Food & Wine394 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HPWalking directions to Kevin News, Food & Wine
0.3 miCostcutter376-378 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miGolding Group377 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQWalking directions to Golding Group
0.3 miBudgens373-375 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miThe Circle362 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to The Circle

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,513
Band B£1,765
Band C£2,018
Band D£2,270
Band E£2,774
Band F£3,278
Band G£3,783
Band H£4,539

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 SM5 1DZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gemma Amy Munday

St Helier East - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Paul Jeremy Cole

St Helier East - 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 EastE05013761
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Middleton CircleE02000840
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 001CE01004184
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM5 1DZ

Is SM5 1DZ (Middleton Circle) safe?

The area around SM5 1DZ records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SM5 1DZ?

The median sale price around SM5 1DZ in Middleton Circle is £440,000 (about £6,032 per square metre) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM5 1DZ?

There are 17 schools close to SM5 1DZ, including Wandle Valley Academy (Good), Green Wrythe Primary School (Good) and Tweeddale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM5 1DZ?

The closest station to SM5 1DZ is Mitcham Junction in TfL zone 4, about 1,044 m away, serving the Southern, Thameslink and Tramlink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM5 1DZ?

SM5 1DZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,136 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM5 1DZ (Middleton Circle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM5 1DZ is Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gemma Amy Munday (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Jeremy Cole (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.