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SM5 2FE

Philips Close

Hackbridge

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Detailed insights for SM5 2FE

Overview

Postcode SM5 2FE 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Dale Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Hackbridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Hackbridge is £81,952 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 2FE.

Flood risk

Low

Hackbridge near SM5 2FE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Hackbridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 2FE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Hackbridge

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Hackbridge
0.9 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton
0.9 mi

4

Mitcham Junction

Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham Junction

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 2FE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDale ParkSmallWalking directions to Dale Park
0.4 miLimes GreenSmallWalking directions to Limes Green
0.2 miWatercress ParkSmallWalking directions to Watercress Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
10,903 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.49(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.43(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.43(-84%)
Drugs
2.77(-55%)
Other theft
2.21(-81%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
58.7%
Other White
44
13.66%
African
23
7.14%
Other
19
5.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
3.73%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
41.18%
Level 3 (A level)
50
21.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.24%
No qualifications
21
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
83
60.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
25.36%
Owns outright
13
9.42%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.9%
Other social rented
3
2.17%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Hackbridge

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)

Price distribution by property type for Hackbridge 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 Hackbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats51£280,000£5,306
Semi-Detached3£450,000£6,250
Terraced18£465,000£5,622

10 year median price trend in Hackbridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackbridge.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 2FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 20268, Philips Close, Carshalton, SM5 2FEFlatsLeasehold£255,000
30 Jun 202516, Philips Close, Carshalton, SM5 2FEFlatsLeasehold£240,000
12 Jun 202534, Philips Close, Carshalton, SM5 2FETerracedFreehold£403,000
16 Apr 202518, Philips Close, Carshalton, SM5 2FEFlatsLeasehold£210,000
12 Sept 202510, Eindhoven Close, Carshalton, SM5 2FDTerracedFreehold£380,000

Schools

In the SM5 2FE postcode area, located within Hackbridge, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 2FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCulvers House Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miNurserySpencer Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHackbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 2FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 2FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShilpa's News1 Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FHWalking directions to Shilpa's News
0.2 miToday's Local166 London Road, Wallington, SM6 7HFWalking directions to Today's Local
0.2 miSainsbury's Local168 London Road, Wallington, SM6 7ANWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miHackbridge Convenience StoreSpinning Wheel Way, Sutton, SM6 7HWWalking directions to Hackbridge Convenience Store
0.3 miJalaram Convenience Store7 Seymour Road, Mitcham, CR4 4JXWalking directions to Jalaram Convenience Store

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

Local councillors

Dave Tchil

Hackbridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tom Foster

Hackbridge - 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
WardHackbridgeE05013759
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HackbridgeE02000843
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 004CE01004169
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SM5 2FE

Is SM5 2FE (Hackbridge) safe?

The area around SM5 2FE 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.

What is the average house price near SM5 2FE?

The median sale price around SM5 2FE in Hackbridge is £315,000 (about £5,387 per square metre) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM5 2FE?

There are 13 schools close to SM5 2FE, including Culvers House Primary School (Good), Spencer Nursery School (Good) and Hackbridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM5 2FE?

The closest station to SM5 2FE is Hackbridge in TfL zone 4, about 561 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM5 2FE?

SM5 2FE 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).

Who represents SM5 2FE (Hackbridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.