Postcode SM5 2RL 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 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in The Wrythe is £72,246 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 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Royston Park.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 55.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.9% 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 per household in The Wrythe is £72,246 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 2RL.
The Wrythe near SM5 2RL 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 5 | Carshalton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Carshalton |
| 1 mi | 4 | Hackbridge | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Hackbridge |
| 1 mi | 4 | Sutton Common | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Sutton Common |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Royston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Royston Park |
| 0.2 mi | Wrythe Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Wrythe Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Benhill Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Benhill Recreation Ground |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £435,369 in The Wrythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £750,000.
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 | 45 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £555,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £493,000 |
10 year median price trend in The Wrythe
In the SM5 2RL postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 2RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wrythe Convenience Store | 105 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RR | Walking directions to Wrythe Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 113-117 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Wrythe Green Newsagents | 2 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton, SM5 2QT | Walking directions to Wrythe Green Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 15-21 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | St. Helier Food & Wine | 131 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RU | Walking directions to St. Helier Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.