SM5 1SB postcode in Sutton, England
SM5 1SB is a postcode in Sutton, in the St Helier West ward. It is in the Carshalton and Wallington parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where SM5 1SB is, and what is near it
- SM5 1SB
- Other postcodes in SM5 1: press one for its page
- 3 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 12 bus stops
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.3847, longitude -0.1781)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after SM5 1SB?
- SuttonCouncil, for all local services Sutton: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around SM5 1SB Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Carshalton and WallingtonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrat), as Parliament lists them. Contact Bobby Dean
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at SM5 1SB?
Every home and business at SM5 1SB can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at SM5 1SB?
London Borough of Sutton gives bin days for each home rather than each postcode. BinDayBuddy finds yours from your house number, from the council's own system.
Find the bin days for your home on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is SM5 1SB at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include SM5 1SB.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Sutton
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for SM5 1SB: 3,205 properties in Sutton are at high risk (3.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Sutton
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of SM5 1SB is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near SM5 1SB?
Homes in SM5 1 sold for a typical £420,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 70 sales, down 1.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached 2 sales, too few to price
- Semi-detached £445,500 6 sales
- Terraced £420,000 61 sales
- Flat or maisonette 1 sale, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole SM5 district: a typical £450,000 from 305 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in SM5 1SB
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in SM5 1SB from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near SM5 1SB?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 850 homes in the neighbourhood around SM5 1SB. Over half of them (74%) are in council tax band C. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (76%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Sutton for 2026‑27: £2,379. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,586 (band A) to £2,907 (band E); band C, the most common, is £2,114.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 10 (1%) | £1,586 |
| Band B | about 120 (14%) | £1,850 |
| Band C | about 630 (74%) | £2,114 |
| Band D | about 80 (9%) | £2,379 |
| Band E | about 10 (1%) | £2,907 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,436 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,964 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,757 |
When the homes were built
- 1% Before 1900
- None 1900 to 1918
- 76% 1919 to 1939
- None 1945 to 1964
- None 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- 21% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- 1% 2020 or later
1900 to 1918, 1945 to 1964, 1965 to 1982, 1983 to 1999, 2010 to 2019: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Sutton before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of SM5 1SB is in (ONS area E01004123), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near SM5 1SB?
The nearest open schools to SM5 1SB, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to SM5 1SB?
The nearest railway station to the centre of SM5 1SB is St Helier (London) Rail Station, 1.5 km away in a straight line.
- St Helier (London) Rail Station Railway station 1.5 kmCycle
- Sutton Common Rail Station Railway station 1.7 kmCycle
- Mitcham Tram Stop Underground, metro or tram 1.5 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
12 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Shaftesbury Road (SM5), 77 m away.
More stations near SM5 1SB, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near SM5 1SB?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of SM5 1SB, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Circle Gp Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3770 6071 200 mWalk
- Bishopsford Road Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8648 3187 500 mWalk
- Chesser Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report January 2025 · Phone 020 8644 2727 1.1 kmWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near SM5 1SB?
The nearest charging points to the centre of SM5 1SB, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Char.gy Charging point · 1 charger 1.4 kmCycle
- Char.gy Charging point · 1 charger 1.5 kmCycle
- Source London Charging point · 3 chargers 1.8 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near SM5 1SB?
The nearest to the centre of SM5 1SB, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Lakewood Dental Phone 07811 336680 400 mWalk
- Rosehill Dental Surgery Phone 020 8644 2840 750 mWalk
- St Helier Dental Surgery Phone 020 8648 2600 950 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to SM5 1SB?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- St Helier Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report June 2026 · Phone 020 8296 2000 650 mWalk
- St Anthony's Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2026 · Phone 020 8337 6691 3.0 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near SM5 1SB?
The nearest care homes to the centre of SM5 1SB, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- 374 St Helier Avenue Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8648 0661 850 mWalk
- McRae Lane Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2024 · Phone 020 8648 8150 850 mWalk
- Hazel Homes for Autism Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2026 · Phone 020 3754 2794 900 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near SM5 1SB?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of SM5 1SB, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Anna Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 7pm; Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8640 0404 300 mWalk
- Rosehill Pharmacy Mon to Sat 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8644 9589 750 mWalk
- Sutton & Merton Ooh Co-Op Ltd Mon to Fri 7:30pm to 10:30pm; Sat 7pm to 10pm; Sun 5pm to 10pm · Phone 020 8644 9589 750 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near SM5 1SB?
The nearest vets to the centre of SM5 1SB on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- The pet Vet 1.6 kmCycle
- The Corner Phone +44 20 8641 6126 1.9 kmCycle
- Mitcham Veterinary Surgery 2.5 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is SM5 1SB in a conservation area?
The centre of SM5 1SB is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near SM5 1SB?
Police.uk records 408 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of SM5 1SB in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 14, burglary 9, robbery 7, other crime 5, theft from the person 3, criminal damage and arson 2, bicycle theft 2, possession of weapons 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for SM5 1SB
- Ward
- St Helier West
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Sutton
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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