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SM5 2NB

The Causeway

The Wrythe

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Detailed insights for SM5 2NB

Overview

Postcode SM5 2NB 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Dale Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Hackbridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,837 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hackbridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 2NB.

Flood risk

Low

Hackbridge near SM5 2NB 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 2NB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Hackbridge

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Hackbridge
0.6 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 2NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miDale ParkSmallWalking directions to Dale Park
0.4 miOrchard Avenue Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Orchard Avenue Recreation Ground
0.2 miFelnex ParkSmallWalking directions to Felnex Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
7,226.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.08(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.76(-52%)
Public order
6.38(-6%)
Vehicle crime
6.38(-32%)
Burglary
5.11(-7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
73.16%
Other White
30
9.58%
Indian
13
4.15%
Irish
10
3.19%
Other Asian
9
2.88%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
37.9%
Level 3 (A level)
49
19.76%
No qualifications
37
14.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
53.33%
Owns outright
51
42.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.33%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

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 2NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 2NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202558, The Causeway, Carshalton, SM5 2NBTerracedFreehold£572,500
07 Mar 202562, The Causeway, Carshalton, SM5 2NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
14 Apr 202512, Mill Close, Carshalton, SM5 2NESemi-DetachedFreehold£564,000
31 Mar 2026125, Nightingale Road, Carshalton, SM5 2DETerracedFreehold£550,000
04 Dec 202513, Vulcan House, Restmor Way, Wallington, SM6 7GFFlatsLeasehold£265,000

Schools

In the SM5 2NB postcode area, located within Hackbridge, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 2NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHackbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryVictor Seymour Infants' SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryCulvers House Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 2NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlSpinning Wheel Way, Sutton, SM6 7DSWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miB3Spinning Wheel Way, Sutton, SM6 7HWWalking directions to B3
0.3 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 miToday's Local166 London Road, Wallington, SM6 7HFWalking directions to Today's Local

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 2NB, 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 004BE01004166
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM5 2NB

Is SM5 2NB (Hackbridge) safe?

The area around SM5 2NB records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2NB?

The median sale price around SM5 2NB 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 2NB?

There are 19 schools close to SM5 2NB, including Hackbridge Primary School (Good), Victor Seymour Infants' School (Outstanding) and Culvers House Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM5 2NB?

The closest station to SM5 2NB is Hackbridge in TfL zone 4, about 444 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM5 2NB?

SM5 2NB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,837 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.