Description
Revesby Wood is the remains of old woodland to the north west of St Helier Open Space with mature oaks and other trees. The 1st edition OS map of 1867 shows woodland here as today. Some new planting has taken place in recent years. It is within the large St Helier Estate, which was built by the LCC from 1929-38.
Practical Information
| Site location | Revesby Road, St Helier Estate, Carshalton |
|---|---|
| Postcode | SM5 1EX |
| What3Words | ///haven.pages.excuse |
| Type of Site | Public Open Land |
| Borough | Sutton |
| Open to Public | Yes |
| Opening Times | unrestricted |
| Public Transport | Rail: St Helier c 1.6km to the west. Bus: 280, 51 |
| Research Updated | 1 November 2004 |
| Last Updated | 18 October 2026 |
Full description
St Helier Estate was the largest LCC estate to be built south of the river and spans the boroughs of Sutton and Merton. The estate was named after Lady Susan Mary St Helier, Councillor and LCC Alderman of from 1910-1927 who had campaigned for the improvement of housing facilities in London. It is one of a number of important LCC cottage estates inspired by the Garden City movement encouraged by Sir Ebenezer Howard and the pioneering town planning of Barry Parker and Raymond Unwin whose common characteristic is small-scale housing, often with excellent detailing, cul-de-sacs, generous verges and communal open spaces.
Further Information
| Grid Reference | TQ270671 |
|---|---|
| Size in hectares | 10.59 |
| Site Ownership | LB Sutton |
| Site Management | LBS Parks Service/ Sutton Conservation Group |
| On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens | No |
| Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965 | No |
| Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931 | No |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| In Conservation Area | No |
| Tree Preservation Order | No |
| Nature Conservation Area | Yes - Local Importance |
| Green Belt | No |
| Metropolitan Open Land | No |
| Special Policy Area | No |
| Other LA Designation | Site of Wildlife Value |
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Nearby parks and gardens
Poulter Park is named after the co-donor Reginald Poulter. Although much remains of the original estate Bishopsford House, first shown on the OS map of 1878, was burnt down in 2001. It was made into a public park c.1925 and has late C19th parkland around the house and avenues leading to it, although little there from the earlier park landscape.
St Helier Estate was the largest LCC estate to be built south of the river and spans the boroughs of Sutton and Merton. It is one of a number of important LCC cottage estates inspired by the Garden City movement encouraged by Sir Ebenezer Howard and the pioneering town planning of Barry Parker and Raymond Unwin whose common characteristic is small-scale housing, often with excellent detailing, cul-de-sacs, generous verges and communal open spaces.
St Helier Estate was the largest LCC estate to be built south of the river and spans the boroughs of Sutton and Merton. It is one of a number of important LCC cottage estates inspired by the Garden City movement encouraged by Sir Ebenezer Howard and the pioneering town planning of Barry Parker and Raymond Unwin whose common characteristic is small-scale housing, often with excellent detailing, cul-de-sacs, generous verges and communal open spaces. Moreton Green is one of the largest areas of green within the estate in Merton.
