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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 schools in Hackbridge: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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 6,577 people, with a population density of about 6,121.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
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
38.01(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.05(-17%)
Shoplifting
16.72(+65%)
Vehicle crime
8.36(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.6(+32%)
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 83 recent sales, the median property price is £364,000 in Hackbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,400 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
Flats59£314,000
Semi-Detached4£505,000
Terraced20£445,000

10 years median price trend in Hackbridge

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

All postcodes in Hackbridge

SM52FE

Philips Close

SM67AH

Restmor Way

SM52BB

Ansell Grove

CR44JW

Percy Road

SM67FR

Thimble Crescent

SM67FX

Thimble Crescent

CR44FP

Peony Drive

CR44FQ

Mill Green Road

CR44JQ

Wolseley Road

SM67FP

Thimble Crescent

SM67BB

Link Road

SM67EY

Twill Way

CR44FN

Parchment Close

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.