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SM5 1QN

Tavistock Walk

St Helier West

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Detailed insights for SM5 1QN

Overview

Postcode SM5 1QN is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier West ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the St Helier South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Helier South is £66,401 per year. The nearest station is Sutton Common, about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rosehill Park East.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

St Helier South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,374 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

St Helier South has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.6%

Approximately 41.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in St Helier South is £66,401 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

St Helier South near SM5 1QN 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 Sutton Common located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 1QN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

4

Sutton Common

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton Common
1 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 1QN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRosehill Park EastLargeWalking directions to Rosehill Park East
0.4 miLimes GreenSmallWalking directions to Limes Green

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
13,333.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.86(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.02(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.38(-76%)
Vehicle crime
5.74(-39%)
Public order
5.11(-24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
55.01%
Other Asian
43
11.65%
Other White
35
9.49%
African
19
5.15%
Indian
11
2.98%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
34.17%
No qualifications
50
17.99%
Level 3 (A level)
50
17.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.23%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
36.8%
Social rents from council
43
34.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.2%
Owns outright
11
8.8%
Other social rented
9
7.2%
Total households: 125

Property prices in St Helier West

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £5,862 per square metre) in St Helier West area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,750 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Helier West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£545,000£6,136
Flats11£285,000£4,524
Semi-Detached6£497,500£5,364
Terraced55£427,000£6,042

10 year median price trend in St Helier West

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 1QN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jan 20259, Tavistock Walk, Carshalton, SM5 1QNTerracedFreehold£400,000
28 May 202547, Waltham Road, Carshalton, SM5 1PRTerracedFreehold£392,750
16 Mar 202646, Waltham Road, Carshalton, SM5 1PWTerracedFreehold£420,000
06 Jan 202662, Waltham Road, Carshalton, SM5 1PWTerracedFreehold£430,000
10 Oct 202574, Waltham Road, Carshalton, SM5 1PWTerracedFreehold£420,000

Schools

In the SM5 1QN postcode area, located within St Helier South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 1QN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryTweeddale Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryCarshalton Boys Sports CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWandle Valley AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 1QN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBest-one352 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 miBudgens373-375 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQWalking directions to Budgens
0.3 miGolding Group377 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQWalking directions to Golding Group
0.3 miLondis358 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miThe Circle362 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to The Circle

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 1QN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Long

St Helier West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Janey Gould

St Helier West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Joicy Antini Joseph

St Helier West - 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 WestE05013762
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St Helier SouthE02000841
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 002CE01004126
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM5 1QN

Is SM5 1QN (St Helier South) safe?

The area around SM5 1QN records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 1QN?

The median sale price around SM5 1QN in St Helier South is £425,000 (about £5,862 per square metre) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM5 1QN?

There are 19 schools close to SM5 1QN, including Tweeddale Primary School (Good), Carshalton Boys Sports College (Good) and Wandle Valley Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM5 1QN?

The closest station to SM5 1QN is Sutton Common in TfL zone 4, about 1,488 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM5 1QN?

SM5 1QN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,374 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM5 1QN (St Helier South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM5 1QN is Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alison Long (Reform UK), Janey Gould (Reform UK) and Joicy Antini Joseph (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.