Postcode SM5 2SS is located in a major urban area, within the St Helier West 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 62.9 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 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Dale Park.
The Wrythe has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
The Wrythe has a low crime rate, with approximately 62.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in The Wrythe is £52,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 2SS.
The Wrythe near SM5 2SS 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Hackbridge | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Hackbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dale Park | Small | Walking directions to Dale Park |
| 0.1 mi | Limes Green | Small | Walking directions to Limes Green |
| 0.5 mi | Watercress Park | Small | Walking directions to Watercress Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £426,500 in St Helier West area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £780,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £545,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £263,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £545,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £443,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Helier West
In the SM5 2SS postcode area, located within The Wrythe, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 2SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shilpa's News | 1 Otter Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2FH | Walking directions to Shilpa's News |
| 0.3 mi | St. Helier Food & Wine | 131 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RU | Walking directions to St. Helier Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 113-117 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 15-21 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DS | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 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.