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SM5 1NZ

Buckhurst Avenue

St Helier East

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Detailed insights for SM5 1NZ

Overview

Postcode SM5 1NZ is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier East area of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the The Wrythe area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in The Wrythe is £72,246 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 Hackbridge, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Dale Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

The Wrythe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,821 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

The Wrythe has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in The Wrythe is £72,246 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 1NZ.

Flood risk

No risk

The Wrythe near SM5 1NZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Hackbridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 1NZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Hackbridge

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Hackbridge
0.9 mi

4

Mitcham Junction

Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham Junction
0.9 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 1NZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDale ParkSmallWalking directions to Dale Park
0.2 miLimes GreenSmallWalking directions to Limes Green
0.2 miWatercress ParkSmallWalking directions to Watercress Park

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
9,832.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.08(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.11(-40%)
Vehicle crime
8.35(-11%)
Public order
5.37(-21%)
Other theft
5.37(-53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
60.48%
Other White
33
11.34%
African
21
7.22%
Chinese
11
3.78%
Other Asian
10
3.44%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
38.39%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.52%
No qualifications
32
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
49.57%
Owns outright
39
33.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.17%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.61%
Shared ownership
1
0.87%
Total households: 115

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 1NZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 1NZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202555, Buckhurst Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 1NZTerracedFreehold£500,000
05 Nov 202563, Buckhurst Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 1NZDetachedFreehold£415,000
24 Oct 2025135, Buckhurst Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 1NZTerracedFreehold£386,000
07 Aug 202614, Newent Close, Carshalton, SM5 1LRTerracedFreehold£450,000
25 Sept 202530A, Buckhurst Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 1PFTerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the SM5 1NZ postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 10 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.

Nearby schools for SM5 1NZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNurserySpencer Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Good
0.3 miPrimaryCulvers House Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryMuschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity BaseFoundation school
Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SM5 1NZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 1NZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShilpa's News1 Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FHWalking directions to Shilpa's News
0.4 miBudgens373-375 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miKevin News, Food & Wine394 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HPWalking directions to Kevin News, Food & Wine
0.4 miGolding Group377 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQWalking directions to Golding Group
0.4 miJalaram Convenience Store7 Seymour Road, Mitcham, CR4 4JXWalking directions to Jalaram Convenience Store

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 1NZ, 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)The WrytheE02000844
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 005EE01004187
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM5 1NZ

Is SM5 1NZ (The Wrythe) safe?

The area around SM5 1NZ records about 59 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 1NZ?

The median sale price around SM5 1NZ 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 1NZ?

There are 15 schools close to SM5 1NZ, including Spencer Nursery School (Good), Culvers House Primary School (Good) and Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SM5 1NZ?

The closest station to SM5 1NZ is Hackbridge in TfL zone 4, about 949 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM5 1NZ?

SM5 1NZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,821 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM5 1NZ (The Wrythe) in Parliament and on the local council?

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