Wrythe Lane is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2RA is located in the The Wrythe 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 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2QE, SM5 2RD, SM5 2QZ, SM5 2QT, SM5 2RQ, SM5 2RB, SM1 3QP, SM5 2QS, SM5 2QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM5 2RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 52.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.7% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 34.4% | 39.4% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 42.1% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 49% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 10.9% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 14.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 7.3% | -11.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 8.5% | -11.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 53.1% | 25.6% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 8% | 1.2% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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 | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 75.1% | 70% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 81.4% | 76.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 77.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 0.3% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wrythe Lane was 33.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% lower than the St Helier East average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Wrythe Lane has the 13th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in St Helier East and the 174th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Cumberland House 4-5 Kings Parade Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2022-07-28 | £207,139 |
| Flat 1 Cumberland House 4-5 Kings Parade Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2022-06-24 | £211,807 |
| 8 Kings Parade Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-06-16 | £406,098 |
| Flat 5 Cumberland House 4-5 Kings Parade Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2017-11-22 | £228,620 |
| 2 Keystone House 6 Kings Parade Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £298,124 | 2017-07-03 | £317,867 |
SM5 2RA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2RA 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary School Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | - not rated | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Junior School Camden Road , SM5 2NS | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , SM5 2NS | - not rated | 377 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | - not rated | 463 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 | 2,387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 228 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | - not rated | 837 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,321 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 4,434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,321 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 236 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor School Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moo And Bean | 4 William Street, Carshalton | 106 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 13 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 217 yd | |
| The Ginger Italian | 6 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 241 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | 10 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 241 yd | |
| Nana Bs | 24 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 318 yd | |
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 360 yd | |
| The Hope | 48 West Street, Carshalton | 544 yd | |
| The Racehorse Public House | The Racehorse, 17 West Street | 654 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab World | 3 Kings Parade, Wrythe Lane | 2 yd | |
| Emperor's Kitchen | 1 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton | 95 yd | |
| Royal Fried Chicken | 9 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 217 yd | |
| Pearl China | 11 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 217 yd | |
| Wrythe Green Fishbar | 26 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 241 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 60 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 231 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 469 yd | |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 863 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.