Postcode SM5 1HU 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 73.9 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 Junction located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 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 8,136 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Middleton Circle has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 44.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 1HU.
Middleton Circle near SM5 1HU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mitcham Junction located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Mitcham Junction | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham Junction |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4,5,6 | Mitcham | Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Hackbridge | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Hackbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Poulter Park | Large | Walking directions to Poulter Park |
| 0.3 mi | Watercress Park | Small | Walking directions to Watercress Park |
| 0.2 mi | Selby Green | Small | Walking directions to Selby Green |
Based on 38 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 | 3 | £480,000 |
| Terraced | 34 | £437,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Helier East
In the SM5 1HU postcode area, located within Middleton Circle, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 1HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Kevin News, Food & Wine | 394 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HP | Walking directions to Kevin News, Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 373-375 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Golding Group | 377 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQ | Walking directions to Golding Group |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 376-378 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | The Circle | 362 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HA | Walking directions to The Circle |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.