Postcode SM5 2BG is located in a major urban area, within the Hackbridge ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Hackbridge area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hackbridge is £81,952 per year. The nearest station is Hackbridge, about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Dale Park.
Hackbridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,475 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Hackbridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hackbridge is £81,952 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 2BG.
Hackbridge near SM5 2BG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hackbridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Hackbridge | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Hackbridge |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Carshalton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Carshalton |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Mitcham Junction | Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink | Walking directions to Mitcham Junction |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Dale Park | Small | Walking directions to Dale Park |
| 0.3 mi | Limes Green | Small | Walking directions to Limes Green |
| 0.2 mi | Watercress Park | Small | Walking directions to Watercress Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £5,387 per square metre) in Hackbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £662,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 51 | £280,000 | £5,306 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £450,000 | £6,250 |
| Terraced | 18 | £465,000 | £5,622 |
10 year median price trend in Hackbridge
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 2BG.
In the SM5 2BG postcode area, located within Hackbridge, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 2BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shilpa's News | 1 Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FH | Walking directions to Shilpa's News |
| 0.3 mi | Today's Local | 166 London Road, Wallington, SM6 7HF | Walking directions to Today's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 168 London Road, Wallington, SM6 7AN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Jalaram Convenience Store | 7 Seymour Road, Mitcham, CR4 4JX | Walking directions to Jalaram Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Hackbridge Convenience Store | Spinning Wheel Way, Sutton, SM6 7HW | Walking directions to Hackbridge 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 2BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dave Tchil
Hackbridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Tom Foster
Hackbridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Bobby Dean
Carshalton and Wallington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SM5 2BG records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SM5 2BG in Hackbridge is £315,000 (about £5,387 per square metre) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SM5 2BG, including Culvers House Primary School (Good), Spencer Nursery School (Good) and Hackbridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SM5 2BG is Hackbridge in TfL zone 4, about 729 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SM5 2BG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,475 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 2BG is Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dave Tchil (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tom Foster (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.