Green Wrythe Lane is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 1JP 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 1JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 1EW, SM5 1JR, SM5 1EP, SM5 1DB, SM5 1DD, SM4 6BQ, SM4 6BH, SM5 1EJ, SM4 6DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 1JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% | 50.9% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 41.9% | 49.1% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.7% | 38.8% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 31.9% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 18.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 13.6% | 10% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 30.2% | 35.4% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.8% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 29.1% | 19.8% | -9.3% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around SM5 1JP this area, 36% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45% | 36% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 17.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 12.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 19.9% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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 | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 8.3% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 82% | 74.5% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 81.3% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 81.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0.5% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Wrythe Lane was 184.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 173.7% higher than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Wrythe Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 44th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 474 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2016-10-20 | £417,698 |
| 476 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2012-05-30 | £411,003 |
| 470 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £215,500 | 2012-04-13 | £442,637 |
| 480 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £134,950 | 2001-05-03 | £507,669 |
SM5 1JP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Retired | 34 |
| Full-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,546 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 | 161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Wrythe Primary School Green Wrythe Lane , SM5 1JP | - not rated | 161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Montacute Road , SM4 6RL | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton Green First School Llanthony Road , SM4 6DX | - not rated | 408 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | - not rated | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Arthur Road , Wimbledon SW19 7DZ | - not rated | 5,265 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermeads High School Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | - not rated | 292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsford Arts College Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | - not rated | 292 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 609 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 2,558 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,297 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 | 947 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 947 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Woodland School Morden Lodge , Morden Hall Road SM4 5JD | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Independent School 2a Church Path , CR4 4EL | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Food Group @Harris Academy Morden | Main School Building, Harris Academy Morden, 131 Lilleshall Road | 215 yd | |
| Harris Academy Morden | 131 Lilleshall Road, Morden | 328 yd | |
| Pre school - Jancett childcare | Nursery School, Newminster Children's Centre | 533 yd | |
| Subway | 374 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 586 yd | |
| Horizon Church Sutton | Assembly Walk Chapel, Assembly Walk | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southsea Fish Bar | 1 Hillfield Parade, Bishopsford Road | 359 yd | |
| Jays Peri Peri Chicken | 7 Hillfield Parade, Bishopsford Road | 396 yd | |
| Quality Fish Bar | 356 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 586 yd | |
| Food Angels | 360 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 586 yd | |
| Favorite Fried Chicken | 371 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Quad GREEN WRYTHE LANE | 156 yd | |
| Green Wrythe Primary School GREEN WRYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Harris Academy Morden LILLESHALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Saint Helier Community Centre Hill House Hill House Bishopsford Road | 464 yd | |
| Malmesbury Primary School MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| David Weir Leisure Centre TWEEDDALE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Tooting And Mitcham Community Sports Club IMPERIAL FIELDS IMPERIAL FIELDS BISHOPSFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Poulter Park Watermead Lane | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| St Helier Open Space Tweeddale Road | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 966 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.