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SM5 1JN

Sawtry Close

St Helier East

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Detailed insights for SM5 1JN

Overview

Postcode SM5 1JN is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier East area of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Middleton Circle area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Middleton Circle is £68,437 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 Mitcham, about 0.8 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
61
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
43.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Middleton Circle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,242 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Middleton Circle has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.7%

Approximately 43.7% 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 1JN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Mitcham located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 1JN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
0.9 mi

4

Mitcham Junction

Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 1JN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPoulter ParkLargeWalking directions to Poulter Park
0.5 miMoreton GreenMediumWalking directions to Moreton Green
0.3 miSelby GreenSmallWalking directions to Selby Green

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
4,079.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.23(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.9(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.45(+48%)
Public order
7.32(+8%)
Vehicle crime
6.76(-28%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
205
54.67%
Other White
46
12.27%
Other Asian
27
7.2%
African
24
6.4%
Caribbean
12
3.2%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
23.94%
No qualifications
54
19.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
17.96%
Level 3 (A level)
50
17.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.56%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
35.92%
Social rents from council
48
33.8%
Other social rented
14
9.86%
Owns outright
13
9.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.45%
Total households: 142

Property prices in St Helier East

Median price: £425,000
Price per sq ft: £564
Sales (last 12 months): 44
Typical range (middle 50%): £399K – £478K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Helier East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£517,500£402
Semi-Detached5£431,000£501
Terraced34£427,500£584
Flats3£335,000£508

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Helier East

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Helier East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Helier East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 1JN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 1JN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Oct 202513, Sawtry Close, Carshalton, SM5 1JNTerracedFreehold£365,000
01 Jul 2025419, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JLTerracedFreehold£466,000
01 Apr 202658, Sherborne Crescent, Carshalton, SM5 1JXTerracedFreehold£420,000
06 Jun 202538, Sherborne Crescent, Carshalton, SM5 1JXTerracedFreehold£415,000
06 Mar 2026428, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JJTerracedFreehold£492,000

Schools

In the SM5 1JN postcode area, located within Middleton Circle, there are 10 primary and 3 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.

Nearby schools for SM5 1JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryTweeddale Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miPrimaryGreen Wrythe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SM5 1JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 1JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-one352 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miLondis358 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miThe Circle362 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to The Circle
0.1 miCostcutter376-378 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miGolding Group377 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQWalking directions to Golding Group

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district.

Band A£1,586
Band B£1,850
Band C£2,114
Band D£2,379
Band E£2,907
Band F£3,436
Band G£3,964
Band H£4,757

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 1JN, 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 001BE01004183
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM5 1JN

Is SM5 1JN (Middleton Circle) safe?

The area around SM5 1JN records about 61 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SM5 1JN?

The median sale price around SM5 1JN in St Helier East is £425,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM5 1JN?

There are 14 schools close to SM5 1JN, including Tweeddale Primary School (Good), Green Wrythe Primary School (Good) and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SM5 1JN?

The closest station to SM5 1JN is Mitcham in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,369 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around SM5 1JN?

SM5 1JN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,242 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM5 1JN 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).