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SM5 1JP

Green Wrythe Lane

St Helier East

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Overview

Postcode SM5 1JP 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 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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, 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
63
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
73.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Middleton Circle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,334 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Middleton Circle has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.4%

Approximately 73.4% 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.

Income level

4/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from SM5 1JP.

Flood risk

No risk

Middleton Circle near SM5 1JP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 1JP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3,4,5,6

Mitcham

Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham
0.8 mi

3,4,5,6

Belgrave Walk

Tramlink

Walking directions to Belgrave Walk
0.9 mi

4

St Helier

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to St Helier

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
214
Population density
8,392.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.59(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.55(-38%)
Vehicle crime
8.98(-4%)
Public order
6.15(-9%)
Burglary
5.67(+4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
65.28%
Other Asian
18
8.33%
Other White
14
6.48%
Caribbean
12
5.56%
Irish
6
2.78%
Total population: 216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
36.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
19.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
12.42%
Level 3 (A level)
18
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 161

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
36
38.3%
Other social rented
33
35.11%
Owns outright
11
11.7%
Owns with a mortgage
11
11.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
2.13%
Total households: 94

Property prices in St Helier East

Median price£440,000
Price per sq ft£568
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£408K – £480K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £568 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
Terraced34£450,000£578
Semi-Detached4£437,500£488
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£440,000
2026£315,000£475,000£463,500
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£391£591
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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 1JP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 1JP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 202533, Rewley Road, Carshalton, SM5 1DBTerracedFreehold£483,000
17 Mar 202535, Pershore Grove, Carshalton, SM5 1EJTerracedFreehold£460,000
30 Mar 2026201, Lyle Court, Lilleshall Road, Morden, SM4 6DTFlatsLeasehold£210,000
31 Jul 2025203, Lyle Court, Lilleshall Road, Morden, SM4 6DTFlatsLeasehold£205,000
12 Jun 202632, Quarr Road, Carshalton, SM5 1ERTerracedFreehold£425,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 1JP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryGreen Wrythe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryHarris Academy MordenAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 1JP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 1JP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMace6 Hillfield Parade, Bishopsford Road, St Helier, Morden, SM4 6BGWalking directions to Mace
0.2 miSeddon StoresBishopsford Road, Merton, SM4 6BBWalking directions to Seddon Stores
0.4 miBest-one352 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miLondis358 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miThe Circle362 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to The Circle

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 1JP, 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 001EE01004189
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM5 1JP

Is SM5 1JP (Middleton Circle) safe?

The area around SM5 1JP records about 63 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 1JP?

The median sale price around SM5 1JP in Middleton Circle is £440,000 (about £568 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM5 1JP?

There are 20 schools close to SM5 1JP, including Green Wrythe Primary School (Good), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Harris Academy Morden (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM5 1JP?

The closest station to SM5 1JP is Mitcham in TfL zone 3,4,5,6, about 1,042 m away, serving the Tramlink line.

How deprived is the area around SM5 1JP?

SM5 1JP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,334 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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