Postcode SM5 2QU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in The Wrythe is £52,600 per year. The nearest station is Carshalton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is The Grove.
The Wrythe has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,583 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
The Wrythe has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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 2QU.
The Wrythe near SM5 2QU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 5 | Carshalton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Carshalton |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Hackbridge | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Hackbridge |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Carshalton Beeches | Southern | Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Grove | Large | Walking directions to The Grove |
| 0.1 mi | Wrythe Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Wrythe Recreation Ground |
| 0 mi | Wrythe Green | Small | Walking directions to Wrythe 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 2QU postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 11 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Wrythe Green Newsagents | 2 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton, SM5 2QT | Walking directions to Wrythe Green Newsagents |
| 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 | Day 1 Local Express | 1 Westmead Corner, Carshalton, SM5 2NZ | Walking directions to Day 1 Local Express |
| 0.4 mi | Wrythe Convenience Store | 105 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RR | Walking directions to Wrythe Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.