Postcode SM5 1TZ is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier West 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 Sutton Common, about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rosehill Park East.
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 42.7% 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 1TZ.
The Wrythe near SM5 1TZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sutton Common located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Sutton Common | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sutton Common |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Carshalton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Carshalton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rosehill Park East | Large | Walking directions to Rosehill Park East |
| 0.3 mi | Royston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Royston Park |
| 0.4 mi | Limes Green | Small | Walking directions to Limes Green |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £5,862 per square metre) in St Helier West area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,750 up to £780,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £545,000 | £6,136 |
| Flats | 11 | £285,000 | £4,524 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £497,500 | £5,364 |
| Terraced | 55 | £427,000 | £6,042 |
10 year median price trend in St Helier West
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 1TZ.
In the SM5 1TZ postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 1TZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | St. Helier Food & Wine | 131 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RU | Walking directions to St. Helier Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 113-117 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Wrythe Convenience Store | 105 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RR | Walking directions to Wrythe Convenience Store |
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 1TZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alison Long
St Helier West - Elected 7 May 2026
Janey Gould
St Helier West - Elected 7 May 2026
Joicy Antini Joseph
St Helier West - Elected 7 May 2026
Bobby Dean
Carshalton and Wallington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SM5 1TZ 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 1TZ in The Wrythe is £425,000 (about £5,862 per square metre) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SM5 1TZ, including Carshalton Boys Sports College (Good), Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base (Requires improvement) and Greenshaw High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SM5 1TZ is Sutton Common in TfL zone 4, about 1,280 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SM5 1TZ 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 1TZ is Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alison Long (Reform UK), Janey Gould (Reform UK) and Joicy Antini Joseph (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.