Postcode SM5 2LR 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in The Wrythe is £52,600 per year. The nearest station is Hackbridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wrythe Recreation Ground.
The Wrythe has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,347 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
The Wrythe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.7% 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 of residents in The Wrythe is £52,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 2LR.
The Wrythe near SM5 2LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hackbridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Hackbridge | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Hackbridge |
| 0.5 mi | 5 | Carshalton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Carshalton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wrythe Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Wrythe Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Dale Park | Small | Walking directions to Dale Park |
| 0.2 mi | Limes Green | Small | Walking directions to Limes Green |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £441,000 in The Wrythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £736,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £640,000 |
| Flats | 37 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £580,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £495,500 |
10 year median price trend in The Wrythe
In the SM5 2LR postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 2LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shilpa's News | 1 Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FH | Walking directions to Shilpa's News |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 15-21 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Food | 4 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DW | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.4 mi | Wrythe Green Newsagents | 2 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton, SM5 2QT | Walking directions to Wrythe Green Newsagents |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Spinning Wheel Way, Sutton, SM6 7DS | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.