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The Wrythe

About

The Wrythe is a residential neighbourhood situated in the London Borough of Sutton. Its housing primarily consists of terraced and semi-detached homes from the interwar and post-war periods, alongside some modern developments. The area is served by several local shops and amenities along Wrythe Lane and Green Wrythe Lane, providing for daily needs.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Wandle River, which flows through the eastern edge of the area near Poulter Park. This green space offers recreational areas and walking paths along the riverbank. The neighbourhood maintains a quiet, settled character, distinct from the busier commercial centre of Sutton to the west.

Area overview

On average The Wrythe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Wrythe is £72,246 per year. There are 4 schools in The Wrythe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. The Wrythe is home to around 8,657 people, with a population density of about 8,564.5 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

The Wrythe Population

8,657

Population density

8,564.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.33(-25%)

Anti-social behaviour

14.79(-45%)

Public order

7.74(+14%)

Shoplifting

7.39(-26%)

Vehicle crime

6.12(-35%)

London average

Demographics

British

5,304

61.28%

Other White

707

8.17%

Other Asian

492

5.68%

African

448

5.18%

Indian

275

3.18%

Total population: 8,655

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,107

31.2%

No qualifications

1,262

18.69%

Level 3 (A level)

1,132

16.76%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

952

14.1%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

800

11.84%

Total 16+ residents: 6,754

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,273

39.57%

Owns outright

760

23.62%

Social rents from council

388

12.06%

Other social rented

362

11.25%

Private landlord or letting agency

359

11.16%

Total households: 3,217

Property prices in The Wrythe

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in The Wrythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £736,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 The Wrythe over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	3	£545,000	£545,000	£545,000	£582,500	£612,500
Flats	15	£292,500	£221,750	£263,500	£307,500	£342,500
Semi-Detached	18	£496,113	£409,150	£460,000	£542,500	£671,613
Terraced	50	£452,500	£316,125	£426,250	£497,500	£583,250

10 years median price trend in The Wrythe

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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