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SM5 2AG

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The Wrythe

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Detailed insights for SM5 2AG

Overview

Postcode SM5 2AG 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 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 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 24,008 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% 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 2AG.

Flood risk

No risk

The Wrythe near SM5 2AG 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 2AG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Hackbridge

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Hackbridge
0.8 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 2AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDale ParkSmallWalking directions to Dale Park
0.1 miLimes GreenSmallWalking directions to Limes Green
0.3 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

Median price£445,750
Price per sq ft£495
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£312K – £530K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £445,750 (about £495 per square foot) in The Wrythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Wrythe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£625,000£495
Semi-Detached30£535,000£543
Terraced33£500,000£529
Flats47£300,000£454

10-year price trendmedian sale price in The Wrythe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Wrythe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£425,000£276,500£435,000£407,500
2017£492,500£290,000£450,000£415,000
2018£530,000£280,000£452,500£389,250
2019£403,000£279,000£442,000£409,950
2020£500,000£293,750£485,000£422,500
2021£495,000£275,000£512,500£450,000
2022£693,000£300,000£575,000£505,000
2023£495,000£292,500£567,500£501,555
2024£492,500£270,000£559,750£501,000
2025£630,000£290,000£545,000£478,750
2026£300,000£530,000£500,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Wrythe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Wrythe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£517£409£497£421
2017£461£425£484£470
2018£391£460£459£479
2019£471£448£462£468
2020£369£456£481£467
2021£551£438£512£502
2022£657£479£567£560
2023£591£473£576£549
2024£595£450£568£562
2025£556£465£588£536
2026£428£547£521
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Wrythe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 2AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Sept 202530A, Buckhurst Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 1PFTerracedFreehold£450,000
01 Aug 202594, Buckhurst Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 1PFTerracedFreehold£405,000
27 Jun 2025132, Buckhurst Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 1PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£642,500
13 Nov 202526, Sweet Briar Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 2FWFlatsLeasehold£335,000
24 Mar 20254, Buckhurst Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 1NXTerracedFreehold£440,000

Schools

In the SM5 2AG postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 2AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWandle Valley AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryCarshalton Boys Sports CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNurserySpencer Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 2AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 2AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShilpa's News1 Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FHWalking directions to Shilpa's News
0.4 miBudgens373-375 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miGolding Group377 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JQWalking directions to Golding Group
0.4 miKevin News, Food & Wine394 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HPWalking directions to Kevin News, Food & Wine
0.4 miCostcutter376-378 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HAWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district.

Band A£1,586
Band B£1,850
Band C£2,114
Band D£2,379
Band E£2,907
Band F£3,436
Band G£3,964
Band H£4,757

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 2AG, 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 2AG

Is SM5 2AG (The Wrythe) safe?

The area around SM5 2AG 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 2AG?

The median sale price around SM5 2AG in The Wrythe is £445,750 (about £495 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM5 2AG?

There are 17 schools close to SM5 2AG, including Wandle Valley Academy (Good), Carshalton Boys Sports College (Good) and Spencer Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM5 2AG?

The closest station to SM5 2AG is Hackbridge in TfL zone 4, about 1,010 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM5 2AG?

SM5 2AG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,008 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM5 2AG 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).