Green Wrythe Lane is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 1JL is located in the St Helier East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 1JN, SM5 1JJ, SM5 1JX, SM5 1HN, SM5 1HW, SM5 1JW, SM5 1HH, SM5 1HA, SM5 1JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 1JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SM5 1JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.2% | 46.1% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 38.7% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 9.2% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 49.3% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 29.3% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 17.9% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.4% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 19% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 18% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 17.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 23.9% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 7.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 77.4% | 67.7% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 67.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 67.6% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 12.1% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 11.8% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 67.8% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 6.6% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 1.6% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Wrythe Lane was 109.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.9% higher than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Green Wrythe Lane has the 16th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 119th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 415 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-01-15 | £407,668 |
| 429 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2020-07-03 | £391,774 |
| The Health Centre Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £63,847 | 2017-12-20 | £67,645 |
| 415 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2015-07-10 | £397,353 |
| 427 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2008-02-13 | £424,097 |
SM5 1JL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SM5 1JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 3,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Wrythe Primary School Green Wrythe Lane , SM5 1JP | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Montacute Road , SM4 6RL | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perseid School Bordesley Road , SM4 5LT | 4out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melrose School Church Road , CR4 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cricket Green School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | 4out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 374 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 155 yd | |
| Horizon Church Sutton | Assembly Walk Chapel, Assembly Walk | 187 yd | |
| Georges Cafe | 408 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 229 yd | |
| Top Tier Cafe | David Weir Leisure Centre, Middleton Road | 493 yd | |
| Impact Food Group @Harris Academy Morden | Main School Building, Harris Academy Morden, 131 Lilleshall Road | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Fish Bar | 356 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 155 yd | |
| Food Angels | 360 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 155 yd | |
| Favorite Fried Chicken | 371 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 215 yd | |
| Grill House | 394 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 229 yd | |
| Circle Kebab And Pizza | 406 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 229 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Quad GREEN WRYTHE LANE | 325 yd | |
| Green Wrythe Primary School GREEN WRYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| David Weir Leisure Centre TWEEDDALE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 448 yd |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Saint Helier Community Centre Hill House Hill House Bishopsford Road | 596 yd | |
| Poulter Park Watermead Lane | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| St Helier Open Space Tweeddale Road | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Harris Academy Morden LILLESHALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Malmesbury Primary School MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Tooting And Mitcham Community Sports Club IMPERIAL FIELDS IMPERIAL FIELDS BISHOPSFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.