Wrythe Lane is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2RL 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 2RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2RN, SM1 3BN, SM1 3BW, SM1 3BL, SM5 2RW, SM1 3PZ, SM5 2RJ, SM1 3QN, SM1 3QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 2RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 30.1% | 36.4% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 49.6% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 6% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 39.6% | 53.8% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 32.8% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 8% | -7.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 21.8% | 17.3% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 7.6% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 39.4% | 21.4% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 13.4% | 2.8% | -10.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 11.9% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 78.5% | 61.2% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -20.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 79.2% | 61.9% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 9.8% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 8.9% | 10.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 60.9% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 27.6% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 3.2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 1.9% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wrythe Lane was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% lower than the St Helier East average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Wrythe Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in St Helier East and the 230th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2025-03-21 | £644,453 |
| 55 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-01-27 | £589,950 |
| 45 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-11-21 | £651,677 |
| 33 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-06-28 | £805,291 |
| 35 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-06-03 | £586,857 |
SM5 2RL 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 1,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,259 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 | 208 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary School Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | - not rated | 208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 2out of 4 | 599 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Junior School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Infants' School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 599 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 | 2,151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,123 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 | 500 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | - not rated | 659 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 837 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,151 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,123 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 | 710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,477 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 | 557 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor School Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H's Cafe | 111 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 281 yd | |
| Moo And Bean | 4 William Street, Carshalton | 374 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 13 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 436 yd | |
| Tudor Cafe | 127 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 500 yd | |
| The Ginger Italian | 6 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 623 yd | |
| The Butterchurn | The Butter Churn, Erskine Road | 630 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 644 yd | |
| The Hope | 48 West Street, Carshalton | 807 yd | |
| The Racehorse Public House | The Racehorse, 17 West Street | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab World | 3 Kings Parade, Wrythe Lane | 326 yd | |
| Emperor's Kitchen | 1 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton | 416 yd | |
| Royal Fried Chicken | 9 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 436 yd | |
| Pearl China | 11 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 436 yd | |
| Dragon Chef | 41 Erskine Road, Sutton | 447 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 389 yd | |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 502 yd |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 692 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Greenshaw High School GRENNELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,026 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.