Postcode SM5 1HE is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier East area of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the St Helier South area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Helier South is £66,401 per year. The median sale price in St Helier East is £425,000 (around £564 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £398,750 and £477,750. The nearest station is St Helier, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Moreton Green.
St Helier South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,653 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
St Helier South has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from SM5 1HE.
St Helier South near SM5 1HE 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 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Moreton Green | Medium | Walking directions to Moreton Green |
| 0.5 mi | Selby Green | Small | Walking directions to Selby Green |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £564 per square foot) in St Helier East area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £620,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £517,500 | £402 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £431,000 | £501 |
| Terraced | 34 | £427,500 | £584 |
| Flats | 3 | £335,000 | £508 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £228,300 | £345,000 | £334,000 |
| 2017 | £238,000 | £343,250 | £340,000 |
| 2018 | £256,500 | £395,000 | £349,500 |
| 2019 | £223,400 | £358,725 | £350,000 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £374,000 | £365,000 |
| 2021 | £263,750 | £385,000 | £367,500 |
| 2022 | £264,000 | £452,500 | £420,000 |
| 2023 | £235,000 | £375,000 | £422,500 |
| 2024 | £250,000 | £485,000 | £410,000 |
| 2025 | £292,500 | £475,000 | £437,500 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £453,000 | £450,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £416 | £472 | £453 |
| 2017 | £439 | £438 | £465 |
| 2018 | £452 | £453 | £465 |
| 2019 | £447 | £484 | £457 |
| 2020 | £450 | £560 | £477 |
| 2021 | £429 | £497 | £515 |
| 2022 | £484 | £543 | £574 |
| 2023 | £458 | £601 | £531 |
| 2024 | £415 | £655 | £537 |
| 2025 | £519 | £510 | £555 |
| 2026 | £527 | £518 | £584 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 1HE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2025 | 278, Bishopsford Road, Morden, SM4 6BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £382,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 5, Greyfriars Lodge, 2, Byland Close, Morden, SM4 6GB | Flats | Leasehold | £123,750 | |
| 04 Aug 2026 | 48, Montacute Road, Morden, SM4 6RL | Terraced | Freehold | £527,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 330, Bishopsford Road, Morden, SM4 6BX | Terraced | Freehold | £505,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2026 | 85A, Montacute Road, Morden, SM4 6RJ | Flats | Leasehold | £240,000 |
In the SM5 1HE postcode area, located within St Helier South, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Green Wrythe Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Malmesbury Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Mar 2025. |
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SM5 1HE
| 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 |
| 0.4 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SM5 1HE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gemma Amy Munday
St Helier East - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Jeremy Cole
St Helier East - Elected 7 May 2026
Bobby Dean
Carshalton and Wallington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SM5 1HE records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around SM5 1HE in St Helier East is £425,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SM5 1HE, including St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good), Green Wrythe Primary School (Good) and Malmesbury Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SM5 1HE is St Helier in TfL zone 4, about 1,238 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SM5 1HE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,653 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM5 1HE 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).