Postcode SM5 1EL 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 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Middleton Circle is £45,700 per year. The nearest station is Mitcham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 91.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 39.4% 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 of residents in Middleton Circle is £45,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 188 ft away from SM5 1EL.
Middleton Circle near SM5 1EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mitcham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Mitcham | Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Belgrave Walk | Tramlink | Walking directions to Belgrave Walk |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Mitcham Junction | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Poulter Park | Large | Walking directions to Poulter Park |
| 0.4 mi | Ravensbury Park | Large | Walking directions to Ravensbury Park |
| 0.3 mi | Moreton Green | Medium | Walking directions to Moreton Green |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 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 | 1 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £440,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Helier East
In the SM5 1EL postcode area, located within Middleton Circle, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 1EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mace | 6 Hillfield Parade, Bishopsford Road, Morden, SM4 6BG | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.1 mi | Seddon Stores | Bishopsford Road, Merton, SM4 6BB | Walking directions to Seddon Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Bishopsford Road, Merton, SM4 6AW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 352 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 358 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HA | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.