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About

Hackbridge sits in the London Borough of Sutton, beside the River Wandle, with a small town centre clustered around Hackbridge railway station. The station provides regular services into central London and the area combines post-war housing, newer residential schemes and local shops. Riverside footpaths and open ground by the Wandle thread through the neighbourhood, and allotments sit close to the river corridor. One well-known development here is BedZED, an eco-housing scheme where south-facing terraces, timber cladding and rooftop photovoltaic panels were built as part of a larger experiment in low-energy living.

Recent regeneration has focused on housing, walking and cycling connections and community facilities. There are primary schools, sports pitches and small business units used by local services. Local planning has emphasised links between new streets and the river, so many routes lead people to the Wandle and its green spaces rather than to main roads. Everyday life in Hackbridge tends to centre on the station, the parade of shops and the stretch of riverside that runs through the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Hackbridge has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hackbridge is £81,952 per year. There are 5 schools in Hackbridge: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Hackbridge is home to around 9,470 people, with a population density of about 7,410.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Hackbridge Population
9,470
Population density
7,410.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.08(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.83(-56%)
Shoplifting
11.62(+15%)
Vehicle crime
5.91(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.33(-25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,343
56.39%
Other White
1,074
11.34%
African
407
4.3%
Other Asian
401
4.23%
Indian
398
4.2%
Total population: 9,475

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,140
42.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,167
15.85%
No qualifications
951
12.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
948
12.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
680
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 7,363

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,701
42.73%
Owns outright
790
19.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
762
19.14%
Other social rented
283
7.11%
Shared ownership
208
5.22%
Total households: 3,981

Property prices in Hackbridge

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £351,000 in Hackbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hackbridge in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats85£300,000
Semi-Detached9£590,000
Terraced29£500,000

10 years median price trend in Hackbridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackbridge.

All postcodes in Hackbridge

SM67FJ

Foxglove Way

CR44JL

New Road

SM52HG

North Street

SM52NE

Mill Close

SM67BL

Hackbridge Road

SM67HH

Violet Close

SM52JA

Denmark Road

SM67AS

Hackbridge

SM52BG

Kingswood Drive

CR44JB

London Road

SM52JW

Denmark Road

SM52NF

The Causeway

CR44JN

New Road

SM52JP

Mill Lane

SM52LT

Home Close

SM67AT

Restmor Way

SM67DY

Angora Close

SM67EZ

Twill Way

SM52AZ

Reynolds Close

SM67HF

London Road

CR44JD

Orchard Avenue

SM67AX

Hackbridge Road

SM67FY

Rayon Close

SM52HB

Endale Close

SM67GD

Spinning Wheel Way

SM52AX

Baywillow Avenue

SM67BF

Hackbridge Road

SM52FU

The Wrythe

SM52JF

Denmark Road

SM67FQ

Thimble Crescent

SM67JU

Foxglove Way

CR44JH

Orchard Avenue

CR44JU

Percy Road

SM52EZ

Ivydale Road

CR44JX

Seymour Road

SM52FA

Holly Tree Crescent

SM52BA

Culvers Avenue

SM67AY

Hackbridge Road

CR44HS

London Road

SM52EJ

Bucklers' Way

SM52FH

Otter Drive

CR44FE

Mullards Close

SM52FB

Holly Tree Crescent

SM52NS

Camden Road

SM67FL

London Road

SM52BE

Culvers Retreat

SM52FE

Philips Close

SM67AH

Restmor Way

SM52BB

Ansell Grove

CR44JW

Percy Road

SM52FW

Sweet Briar Avenue

SM52JL

Denmark Gardens

SM52LN

Culvers Way

SM67FR

Thimble Crescent

SM67FX

Thimble Crescent

SM52ES

Dale Park Avenue

SM52LY

Strawberry Lane

SM67FP

Thimble Crescent

SM52LF

Culvers Way

SM52NQ

Strawberry Lane

SM67BB

Link Road

SM52EE

Rossignol Gardens

SM67EY

Twill Way

SM52AT

Philips Close

SM67FB

Thread Street

SM67GJ

Restmor Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.