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SM5 1PE

Buckhurst Avenue

St Helier East

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Detailed insights for SM5 1PE

Overview

Postcode SM5 1PE is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier East ward 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 nearest station is Hackbridge, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 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
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

The Wrythe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,367 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% 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 1PE.

Flood risk

Low

The Wrythe near SM5 1PE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Hackbridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 1PE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Hackbridge

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Hackbridge
0.9 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton
0.9 mi

4

Mitcham Junction

Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 1PE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDale ParkSmallWalking directions to Dale Park
0.3 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

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £6,032 per square metre) in St Helier East area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £642,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Helier East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£620,000£3,039
Flats2£358,750£5,612
Semi-Detached5£475,000£5,393
Terraced41£440,000£6,115

10 year median price trend in St Helier East

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 1PE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 202634, Holly Tree Crescent, Carshalton, SM5 2FBTerracedFreehold£586,000
09 Dec 202526, Holly Tree Crescent, Carshalton, SM5 2FBTerracedFreehold£590,000
15 Dec 202555, Buckhurst Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 1NZTerracedFreehold£500,000
08 Aug 202535, Kingswood Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2BGSemi-DetachedFreehold£415,000
25 Sept 202530A, Buckhurst Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 1PFTerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the SM5 1PE postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 1PE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurserySpencer Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCulvers House Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWandle Valley AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 1PE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 1PE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShilpa's News1 Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FHWalking directions to Shilpa's News
0.4 miJalaram Convenience Store7 Seymour Road, Mitcham, CR4 4JXWalking directions to Jalaram Convenience Store
0.4 miA&J Mini Market68 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 4JBWalking directions to A&J Mini Market
0.4 miToday's Local166 London Road, Wallington, SM6 7HFWalking directions to Today's Local
0.4 miSainsbury's Local168 London Road, Wallington, SM6 7ANWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,513
Band B£1,765
Band C£2,018
Band D£2,270
Band E£2,774
Band F£3,278
Band G£3,783
Band H£4,539

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 1PE, 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 1PE

Is SM5 1PE (The Wrythe) safe?

The area around SM5 1PE 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 public order.

What is the average house price near SM5 1PE?

The median sale price around SM5 1PE in The Wrythe is £440,000 (about £6,032 per square metre) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM5 1PE?

There are 15 schools close to SM5 1PE, including Spencer Nursery School (Good), Culvers House Primary School (Good) and Wandle Valley Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM5 1PE?

The closest station to SM5 1PE is Hackbridge in TfL zone 4, about 848 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM5 1PE?

SM5 1PE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,367 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.