Postcode SM5 1TS 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in The Wrythe is £72,246 per year. The nearest station is Hackbridge, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Dale Park.
The Wrythe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
The Wrythe has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.1% 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 per household in The Wrythe is £72,246 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 1TS.
The Wrythe near SM5 1TS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Hackbridge | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Hackbridge |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Carshalton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Carshalton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Dale Park | Small | Walking directions to Dale Park |
| 0.2 mi | Limes Green | Small | Walking directions to Limes Green |
| 0.4 mi | Watercress Park | Small | Walking directions to Watercress Park |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 (about £6,032 per square metre) in St Helier East area, with individual transactions ranging from £275,000 up to £642,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £620,000 | £3,039 |
| Flats | 2 | £358,750 | £5,612 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £475,000 | £5,393 |
| Terraced | 41 | £440,000 | £6,115 |
10 year median price trend in St Helier East
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 1TS.
In the SM5 1TS postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 1TS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Budgens | 373-375 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQ | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.3 mi | Golding Group | 377 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQ | Walking directions to Golding Group |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 376-378 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HA | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Kevin News, Food & Wine | 394 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HP | Walking directions to Kevin News, Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | The Circle | 362 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HA | Walking directions to The Circle |
Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SM5 1TS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gemma Amy Munday
St Helier East - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Jeremy Cole
St Helier East - Elected 7 May 2026
Bobby Dean
Carshalton and Wallington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SM5 1TS records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SM5 1TS in The Wrythe is £440,000 (about £6,032 per square metre) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SM5 1TS, including Wandle Valley Academy (Good), Carshalton Boys Sports College (Good) and Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SM5 1TS is Hackbridge in TfL zone 4, about 1,279 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SM5 1TS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,552 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM5 1TS is Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gemma Amy Munday (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Jeremy Cole (Liberal Democrats).
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.