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SM5 2ET

Groveside Close

St Helier West

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Detailed insights for SM5 2ET

Overview

Postcode SM5 2ET is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier West 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 55.9 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Dale Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

The Wrythe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

The Wrythe has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.3%

Approximately 26.3% 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 2ET.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Carshalton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 2ET
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton
0.8 mi

4

Hackbridge

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Hackbridge

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
320
Population density
10,094.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.32(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.52(-27%)
Public order
11.93(+76%)
Vehicle crime
8.13(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.25(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
171
53.77%
Other Asian
46
14.47%
Other White
26
8.18%
Pakistani
11
3.46%
African
11
3.46%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
34.65%
No qualifications
56
22.05%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
12.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
38.14%
Owns outright
26
22.03%
Social rents from council
21
17.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.71%
Other social rented
10
8.47%
Total households: 118

Property prices in St Helier West

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £5,862 per square metre) in St Helier West area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,750 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Helier West 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 St Helier West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£545,000£6,136
Flats11£285,000£4,524
Semi-Detached6£497,500£5,364
Terraced55£427,000£6,042

10 year median price trend in St Helier West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Helier West.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 2ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202564, Groveside Close, Carshalton, SM5 2ERDetachedFreehold£545,000
03 Jul 202577, Groveside Close, Carshalton, SM5 2ERDetachedFreehold£545,000
16 Jan 2026252, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2SPTerracedFreehold£446,500
30 Jun 2025234, Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2SPTerracedFreehold£486,000
14 Mar 2025104, Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, SM5 1RNSemi-DetachedFreehold£376,000

Schools

In the SM5 2ET postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 2ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCarshalton Boys Sports CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMuschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity BaseFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableWandle Valley AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 2ET
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miShilpa's News1 Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FHWalking directions to Shilpa's News
0.3 miSt. Helier Food & Wine131 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RUWalking directions to St. Helier Food & Wine
0.3 miLondis113-117 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RRWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miWrythe Convenience Store105 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RRWalking directions to Wrythe Convenience Store
0.4 miSainsbury's Local15-21 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 2ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alison Long

St Helier West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Janey Gould

St Helier West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Joicy Antini Joseph

St Helier West - 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
WardSt Helier WestE05013762
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)The WrytheE02000844
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 005AE01004127
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SM5 2ET

Is SM5 2ET (The Wrythe) safe?

The area around SM5 2ET records about 56 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.

What is the average house price near SM5 2ET?

The median sale price around SM5 2ET in The Wrythe is £425,000 (about £5,862 per square metre) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM5 2ET?

There are 19 schools close to SM5 2ET, including Carshalton Boys Sports College (Good), Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base (Requires improvement) and Wandle Valley Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM5 2ET?

The closest station to SM5 2ET is Carshalton in TfL zone 5, about 1,179 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM5 2ET?

SM5 2ET scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,552 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM5 2ET is Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alison Long (Reform UK), Janey Gould (Reform UK) and Joicy Antini Joseph (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.