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SM5 2AF

Limes Avenue

The Wrythe

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Overview

Postcode SM5 2AF is located in a major urban area, within the The Wrythe ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the The Wrythe area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Dale Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

The Wrythe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,347 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

The Wrythe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in The Wrythe is £72,246 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 2AF.

Flood risk

No risk

The Wrythe near SM5 2AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Hackbridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 2AF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Hackbridge

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Hackbridge
0.7 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 2AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miDale ParkSmallWalking directions to Dale Park
0.1 miLimes GreenSmallWalking directions to Limes Green
0.4 miWatercress ParkSmallWalking directions to Watercress Park

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
7,500 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.15(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.47(-87%)
Public order
2.89(-57%)
Vehicle crime
2.89(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.74(-70%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
208
63.22%
Other Asian
22
6.69%
Other White
14
4.26%
Indian
13
3.95%
Caribbean
12
3.65%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
31.16%
No qualifications
64
23.19%
Level 3 (A level)
47
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
55.2%
Owns outright
50
40%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.8%
Total households: 125

Property prices in The Wrythe

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £433,750 (about £5,249 per square metre) in The Wrythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Wrythe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Wrythe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£625,000£5,323
Flats47£290,000£4,821
Semi-Detached27£530,000£5,805
Terraced36£493,000£5,662

10 year median price trend in The Wrythe

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 2AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 2AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202615, Limes Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 2AATerracedFreehold£500,000
20 Oct 202521, Limes Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 2AATerracedFreehold£542,000
28 Mar 20258, Lime Close, Carshalton, SM5 2AHSemi-DetachedFreehold£660,250
07 Mar 202520, Elm Close, Carshalton, SM5 2AGTerracedFreehold£520,000
24 Mar 20254, Buckhurst Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 1NXTerracedFreehold£440,000

Schools

In the SM5 2AF postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 2AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryCarshalton Boys Sports CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWandle Valley AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMuschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity BaseFoundation school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 2AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 2AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShilpa's News1 Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FHWalking directions to Shilpa's News
0.4 miSainsbury's Local15-21 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miBudgens373-375 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQWalking directions to Budgens
0.5 miSt. Helier Food & Wine131 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RUWalking directions to St. Helier Food & Wine
0.5 miGolding Group377 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQWalking directions to Golding Group

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,513
Band B£1,765
Band C£2,018
Band D£2,270
Band E£2,774
Band F£3,278
Band G£3,783
Band H£4,539

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SM5 2AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin Henry Stears

The Wrythe - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Ian David George Simpson

The Wrythe - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Rukhsar Hasan Askari

The Wrythe - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Bobby Dean

Carshalton and Wallington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSuttonE09000029
Parliamentary ConstituencyCarshalton and WallingtonE14001153
WardThe WrytheE05013769
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)The WrytheE02000844
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 005BE01004163
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM5 2AF

Is SM5 2AF (The Wrythe) safe?

The area around SM5 2AF records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near SM5 2AF?

The median sale price around SM5 2AF in The Wrythe is £433,750 (about £5,249 per square metre) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM5 2AF?

There are 15 schools close to SM5 2AF, including Carshalton Boys Sports College (Good), Wandle Valley Academy (Good) and Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM5 2AF?

The closest station to SM5 2AF is Hackbridge in TfL zone 4, about 1,020 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM5 2AF?

SM5 2AF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,347 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM5 2AF (The Wrythe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM5 2AF is Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Colin Henry Stears (Liberal Democrats), Ian David George Simpson (Liberal Democrats) and Rukhsar Hasan Askari (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.