Postcode SM5 2LU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hackbridge is £60,500 per year. The nearest station is Carshalton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wrythe Recreation Ground.
Hackbridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,050 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Hackbridge has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.1% 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.
The average income of residents in Hackbridge is £60,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 2LU.
Hackbridge near SM5 2LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Carshalton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 5 | Carshalton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Carshalton |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Hackbridge | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Hackbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wrythe Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Wrythe Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Dale Park | Small | Walking directions to Dale Park |
| 0.4 mi | Limes Green | Small | Walking directions to Limes Green |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £435,369 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 | 43 | £270,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £570,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £493,000 |
10 year median price trend in The Wrythe
In the SM5 2LU postcode area, located within Hackbridge, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 2LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Food | 4 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DW | Walking directions to M&S Food |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 15-21 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Wrythe Green Newsagents | 2 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton, SM5 2QT | Walking directions to Wrythe Green Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | Shilpa's News | 1 Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FH | Walking directions to Shilpa's News |
| 0.4 mi | Allsorts News | 6 Butter Hill, Wallington, SM6 7JD | Walking directions to Allsorts News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.