Postcode SM5 2SF is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier West area of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the The Wrythe area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in The Wrythe is £72,246 per year. The median sale price in St Helier West is £424,000 (around £536 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £378,750 and £471,250. The nearest station is Carshalton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royston Park.
The Wrythe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,001 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
The Wrythe has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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 2SF.
The Wrythe near SM5 2SF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Carshalton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Carshalton |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Hackbridge | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Hackbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Royston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Royston Park |
| 0.5 mi | Wrythe Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Wrythe Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Dale Park | Small | Walking directions to Dale Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £424,000 (about £536 per square foot) in St Helier West area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,750 up to £780,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £530,000 | £500 |
| Detached | 1 | £450,000 | £481 |
| Terraced | 55 | £423,000 | £555 |
| Flats | 8 | £287,500 | £433 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £235,500 | £355,000 | £342,500 |
| 2017 | £232,500 | £352,500 | £340,000 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £373,000 | £345,000 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £394,000 | £340,000 |
| 2020 | £268,000 | £402,500 | £370,000 |
| 2021 | £268,500 | £397,500 | £380,000 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £426,000 | £420,000 |
| 2023 | £240,000 | £465,000 | £415,000 |
| 2024 | £252,500 | £505,000 | £420,000 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £475,000 | £425,000 |
| 2026 | £287,500 | £520,000 | £425,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £377 | £446 | £469 |
| 2017 | £407 | £477 | £462 |
| 2018 | £455 | £435 | £472 |
| 2019 | £406 | £463 | £465 |
| 2020 | £438 | £501 | £465 |
| 2021 | £389 | £540 | £506 |
| 2022 | £400 | £548 | £562 |
| 2023 | £392 | £494 | £552 |
| 2024 | £382 | £533 | £561 |
| 2025 | £417 | £522 | £559 |
| 2026 | £461 | £499 | £557 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 2SF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | 2, Bakers Gardens, Carshalton, SM5 2SF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 39, Bakers Gardens, Carshalton, SM5 2SF | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 44, Bakers Gardens, Carshalton, SM5 2SF | Terraced | Freehold | £457,500 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 63, Bakers Gardens, Carshalton, SM5 2SF | Terraced | Freehold | £465,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 17, Groveside Close, Carshalton, SM5 2EQ | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 |
In the SM5 2SF postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Carshalton Boys Sports College | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Rushy Meadow Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Dec 2019. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SM5 2SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St. Helier Food & Wine | 131 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RU | Walking directions to St. Helier Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 113-117 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Wrythe Convenience Store | 105 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RR | Walking directions to Wrythe Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 15-21 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Shilpa's News | 1 Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FH | Walking directions to Shilpa's News |
Annual council tax rates for Sutton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SM5 2SF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alison Long
St Helier West - Elected 7 May 2026
Janey Gould
St Helier West - Elected 7 May 2026
Joicy Antini Joseph
St Helier West - Elected 7 May 2026
Bobby Dean
Carshalton and Wallington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SM5 2SF records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around SM5 2SF in St Helier West is £424,000 (about £536 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to SM5 2SF, including Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base (Good), Carshalton Boys Sports College (Good) and Rushy Meadow Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SM5 2SF is Carshalton in TfL zone 5, about 1,073 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SM5 2SF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,001 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM5 2SF is Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alison Long (Reform UK), Janey Gould (Reform UK) and Joicy Antini Joseph (Liberal Democrats).