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SM6 7EL

Felnex Trading Estate

Hackbridge

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Detailed insights for SM6 7EL

Overview

Postcode SM6 7EL is located in a major urban area, within the Hackbridge ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Hackbridge area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Dale Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Hackbridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,972 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Hackbridge has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.7%

Approximately 17.7% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from SM6 7EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Hackbridge near SM6 7EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Hackbridge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM6 7EL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Hackbridge

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Hackbridge
0.8 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM6 7EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDale ParkSmallWalking directions to Dale Park
0.4 miWatercress ParkSmallWalking directions to Watercress Park
0.2 miOrchard Avenue Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Orchard Avenue Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
8,652 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.6(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.81(-71%)
Public order
7.16(+6%)
Vehicle crime
6.51(-31%)
Other theft
6.51(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
116
41.88%
Other White
33
11.91%
African
27
9.75%
Indian
26
9.39%
Pakistani
21
7.58%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
116
54.21%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.08%
No qualifications
18
8.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
6.54%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
44.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
23.01%
Other social rented
17
15.04%
Owns outright
12
10.62%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.42%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Hackbridge

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £5,387 per square metre) in Hackbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £662,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hackbridge 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 Hackbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats51£280,000£5,306
Semi-Detached3£450,000£6,250
Terraced18£465,000£5,622

10 year median price trend in Hackbridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hackbridge.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM6 7EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM6 7EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 2025Flat 9, Percale House, 1, Felnex Avenue, Wallington, SM6 7BNFlatsLeasehold£340,000
31 Jan 2025Flat 1, Chenille Court, 40, Hackbridge Road, Wallington, SM6 7BFFlatsLeasehold£262,500
03 Jul 202520, Felnex Avenue, Wallington, SM6 7DPTerracedFreehold£662,500
03 Oct 202545, Hackbridge Road, Wallington, SM6 7AYTerracedFreehold£410,000
04 Sept 202527, Hackbridge Road, Wallington, SM6 7AYTerracedFreehold£465,000

Schools

In the SM6 7EL postcode area, located within Hackbridge, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM6 7EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryHackbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCulvers House Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miNurserySpencer Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM6 7EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM6 7EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlSpinning Wheel Way, Sutton, SM6 7DSWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miB3Spinning Wheel Way, Sutton, SM6 7HWWalking directions to B3
0.1 miSainsbury's Local168 London Road, Wallington, SM6 7ANWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miToday's Local166 London Road, Wallington, SM6 7HFWalking directions to Today's Local
0.1 miHackbridge Convenience StoreSpinning Wheel Way, Sutton, SM6 7HWWalking directions to Hackbridge Convenience Store

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 SM6 7EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dave Tchil

Hackbridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Tom Foster

Hackbridge - 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
WardHackbridgeE05013759
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HackbridgeE02000843
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 004GE01034154
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM6 7EL

Is SM6 7EL (Hackbridge) safe?

The area around SM6 7EL records about 63 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 SM6 7EL?

The median sale price around SM6 7EL in Hackbridge is £315,000 (about £5,387 per square metre) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM6 7EL?

There are 16 schools close to SM6 7EL, including Hackbridge Primary School (Good), Culvers House Primary School (Good) and Spencer Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM6 7EL?

The closest station to SM6 7EL is Hackbridge in TfL zone 4, about 267 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM6 7EL?

SM6 7EL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,972 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM6 7EL (Hackbridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM6 7EL is Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dave Tchil (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Tom Foster (Liberal Democrats).

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.