Postcode SM5 2DG 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55.1 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 Carshalton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royston Park.
The Wrythe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,583 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
The Wrythe has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.9% 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 2DG.
The Wrythe near SM5 2DG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 5 | Carshalton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Carshalton |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Hackbridge | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Hackbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Royston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Royston Park |
| 0.1 mi | Wrythe Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Wrythe Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Limes Green | Small | Walking directions to Limes Green |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £625,000 | £5,323 |
| Flats | 47 | £290,000 | £4,821 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £530,000 | £5,805 |
| Terraced | 36 | £493,000 | £5,662 |
10 year median price trend in The Wrythe
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 2DG.
In the SM5 2DG postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 2DG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wrythe Green Newsagents | 2 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton, SM5 2QT | Walking directions to Wrythe Green Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 15-21 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Wrythe Convenience Store | 105 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RR | Walking directions to Wrythe Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 113-117 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Food | 4 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DW | Walking directions to M&S Food |
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 2DG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin Henry Stears
The Wrythe - Elected 7 May 2026
Ian David George Simpson
The Wrythe - Elected 7 May 2026
Rukhsar Hasan Askari
The Wrythe - Elected 7 May 2026
Bobby Dean
Carshalton and Wallington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SM5 2DG records about 55 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 2DG in The Wrythe is £433,750 (about £5,249 per square metre) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to SM5 2DG, including Rushy Meadow Primary Academy (Good), Carshalton High School for Girls (Good) and Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SM5 2DG is Carshalton in TfL zone 5, about 625 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SM5 2DG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,583 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 2DG 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).
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.