Postcode SM5 1PU is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier West ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Middleton Circle area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Middleton Circle is £68,437 per year. The nearest station is Mitcham located about 1.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Limes Green.
Middleton Circle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,232 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Middleton Circle has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.6% 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 per household in Middleton Circle is £68,437 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 1PU.
Middleton Circle near SM5 1PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mitcham located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Limes Green | Small | Walking directions to Limes Green |
| 0.4 mi | Selby Green | Small | Walking directions to Selby Green |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £426,000 in St Helier West area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £780,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £545,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £510,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £430,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Helier West
In the SM5 1PU postcode area, located within Middleton Circle, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 1PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 352 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 358 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | The Circle | 362 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HA | Walking directions to The Circle |
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | 373-375 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.1 mi | Golding Group | 377 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQ | Walking directions to Golding Group |
Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.