Postcode SM5 2AW 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in The Wrythe is £52,600 per year. The nearest station is Carshalton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royston Park.
The Wrythe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,353 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
The Wrythe has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 87.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 79.0% 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.
The average income of residents in The Wrythe is £52,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 2AW.
The Wrythe near SM5 2AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Carshalton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 5 | Carshalton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Carshalton |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Hackbridge | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Hackbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Royston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Royston Park |
| 0.3 mi | Wrythe Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Wrythe Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Dale Park | Small | Walking directions to Dale Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £435,369 in The Wrythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £736,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £640,000 |
| Flats | 43 | £270,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £570,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £493,000 |
10 year median price trend in The Wrythe
In the SM5 2AW postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 2AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 15-21 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Wrythe Convenience Store | 105 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RR | Walking directions to Wrythe Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 113-117 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | St. Helier Food & Wine | 131 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RU | Walking directions to St. Helier Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Food | 4 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DW | Walking directions to M&S Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.