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SM5 2FH

Otter Drive

The Wrythe

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Overview

Postcode SM5 2FH is located in a major urban area, within the The Wrythe 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 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
42.4%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
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

42.4%

Approximately 42.4% 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 2FH.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Hackbridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 2FH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Hackbridge

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Hackbridge
0.8 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton
1 mi

4

Mitcham Junction

Southern, Thameslink, Tramlink

Walking directions to Mitcham Junction

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
417
Population density
26,602.6 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
210
50%
Other White
68
16.19%
African
32
7.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
4.05%
Other Asian
16
3.81%
Total population: 420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
43.84%
Level 3 (A level)
50
17.12%
No qualifications
42
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
11.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
70
38.04%
Owns with a mortgage
40
21.74%
Shared ownership
33
17.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
15.22%
Social rents from council
8
4.35%
Total households: 184

Property prices in The Wrythe

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)

Price distribution by property type for The Wrythe 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 The Wrythe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£625,000£5,323
Flats47£290,000£4,821
Semi-Detached27£530,000£5,805
Terraced36£493,000£5,662

10 year median price trend in The Wrythe

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 2FH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jan 202641, Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FHFlatsLeasehold£300,000
07 Nov 202546, Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FHFlatsLeasehold£270,000
27 May 202578, Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FHFlatsLeasehold£327,500
26 Feb 202526, Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FHFlatsLeasehold£259,250
27 Jan 202569, Sweet Briar Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 2FLFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the SM5 2FH postcode area, located within Hackbridge, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 2FH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCulvers House Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miNurserySpencer Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHackbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 2FH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 2FH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShilpa's News1 Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FHWalking directions to Shilpa's News
0.4 miToday's Local166 London Road, Wallington, SM6 7HFWalking directions to Today's Local
0.4 miSainsbury's Local168 London Road, Wallington, SM6 7ANWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miHackbridge Convenience StoreSpinning Wheel Way, Sutton, SM6 7HWWalking directions to Hackbridge Convenience Store
0.4 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 2FH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colin Henry Stears

The Wrythe - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Ian David George Simpson

The Wrythe - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Rukhsar Hasan Askari

The Wrythe - 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
WardThe WrytheE05013769
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HackbridgeE02000843
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 004CE01004169
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2012-05-01

Frequently asked questions about SM5 2FH

Is SM5 2FH (Hackbridge) safe?

The area around SM5 2FH 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 2FH?

The median sale price around SM5 2FH in Hackbridge is £433,750 (about £5,249 per square metre) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM5 2FH?

There are 14 schools close to SM5 2FH, 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 2FH?

The closest station to SM5 2FH is Hackbridge in TfL zone 4, about 789 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM5 2FH?

SM5 2FH 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 2FH (Hackbridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.