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SM5 2LR

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The Wrythe

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Overview

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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% 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 Hackbridge, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Wrythe Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

The Wrythe has a low 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.

Crime level

1/10

The Wrythe has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

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.

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 2LR.

Flood risk

No risk

The Wrythe near SM5 2LR 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 2LR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Hackbridge

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Hackbridge
0.5 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 2LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWrythe Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Wrythe Recreation Ground
0.1 miDale ParkSmallWalking directions to Dale Park
0.2 miLimes GreenSmallWalking directions to Limes Green

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
7,617 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.15(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.47(-87%)
Public order
2.89(-57%)
Vehicle crime
2.89(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.74(-70%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
69.19%
Other Asian
28
7.84%
Other White
15
4.2%
African
14
3.92%
Bangladeshi
10
2.8%
Total population: 357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
26.01%
No qualifications
51
18.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
18.68%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
49.57%
Owns outright
37
32.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.7%
Social rents from council
8
6.96%
Other social rented
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

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 2LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 2LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Dec 202528, Arlington Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£415,000
18 Nov 202590, Arlington Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2EXTerracedFreehold£445,000
24 Sept 202560, Arlington Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2EXTerracedFreehold£460,000
21 Feb 2025106, Arlington Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2EXTerracedFreehold£465,000
21 Feb 202580, Arlington Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2EXTerracedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the SM5 2LR postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 2LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRushy Meadow Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMuschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity BaseFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryHackbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 2LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShilpa's News1 Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FHWalking directions to Shilpa's News
0.3 miSainsbury's Local15-21 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DSWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miM&S Food4 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DWWalking directions to M&S Food
0.4 miWrythe Green Newsagents2 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton, SM5 2QTWalking directions to Wrythe Green Newsagents
0.5 miLidlSpinning Wheel Way, Sutton, SM6 7DSWalking directions to Lidl

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 2LR, 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)The WrytheE02000844
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 005BE01004163
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM5 2LR

Is SM5 2LR (The Wrythe) safe?

The area around SM5 2LR records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2LR?

The median sale price around SM5 2LR in The Wrythe 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 2LR?

There are 17 schools close to SM5 2LR, including Rushy Meadow Primary Academy (Good), Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base (Requires improvement) and Hackbridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM5 2LR?

The closest station to SM5 2LR is Hackbridge in TfL zone 4, about 841 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM5 2LR?

SM5 2LR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,347 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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