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About

Hackbridge is a residential ward situated in the northeast of the London Borough of Sutton. The area is primarily characterised by suburban housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It is bordered by the River Wandle to the west and Mitcham Common to the east, providing green boundaries. The local high street offers essential shops and services for the community, with good public transport links connecting it to central London and neighbouring Croydon.

A key environmental focus is the BedZED eco-village, a pioneering housing development designed for zero carbon emissions. The area includes several industrial estates that provide local employment. Hackbridge is also home to the Sutton Ecology Centre, which promotes local biodiversity along the Wandle. The ward functions as a practical residential district with a distinct emphasis on sustainability initiatives and green space preservation.

Area overview

On average Hackbridge has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hackbridge is £79,855 per year. There are 2 schools in Hackbridge: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Hackbridge is home to around 6,577 people, with a population density of about 6,121.3 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Hackbridge Population
6,577
Population density
6,121.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.33(+39%)
Shoplifting
25.7(+157%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.2(-17%)
Vehicle crime
8.06(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.84(+20%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,183
48.38%
Other White
882
13.41%
African
396
6.02%
Indian
322
4.89%
Other Asian
322
4.89%
Total population: 6,579

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,286
45.12%
Level 3 (A level)
809
15.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
631
12.46%
No qualifications
599
11.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
430
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 5,066

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,281
46.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
601
21.81%
Owns outright
378
13.72%
Other social rented
190
6.89%
Social rents from council
140
5.08%
Total households: 2,756

Property prices in Hackbridge

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £5,387 per square metre) in Hackbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £662,500.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hackbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats51£280,000£5,306
Semi-Detached3£450,000£6,250
Terraced18£465,000£5,622

10 years median price trend in Hackbridge

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

All postcodes in Hackbridge

CR44JS

Wood Street

SM52AT

Philips Close

CR44LT

New Road

SM67AH

Restmor Way

SM67FD

Thread Street

SM67BD

Lodge Close

SM67FA

Cotton Way

SM67FJ

Foxglove Way

CR44HW

Budge Lane

SM67AZ

Longfield Avenue

SM67FG

Thimble Crescent

SM67BH

Medland Close

SM67JJ

Foxglove Way

CR44FS

Daffodil Close

CR44NP

Lyle Close

SM67FN

Thimble Crescent

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.