Postcode SM5 1LR is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier East ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the The Wrythe area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in The Wrythe is £52,600 per year. The nearest station is Hackbridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, closest small park is Dale Park.
The Wrythe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,367 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
The Wrythe has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in The Wrythe is £52,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 1LR.
The Wrythe near SM5 1LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hackbridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Hackbridge | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Hackbridge |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Mitcham Junction | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham Junction |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Carshalton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Carshalton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dale Park | Small | Walking directions to Dale Park |
| 0.2 mi | Limes Green | Small | Walking directions to Limes Green |
| 0.2 mi | Watercress Park | Small | Walking directions to Watercress Park |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £437,500 in St Helier East area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 1 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £440,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Helier East
In the SM5 1LR postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 1LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shilpa's News | 1 Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FH | Walking directions to Shilpa's News |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | 373-375 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.4 mi | Kevin News, Food & Wine | 394 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HP | Walking directions to Kevin News, Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Golding Group | 377 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQ | Walking directions to Golding Group |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 376-378 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.