Wrythe Lane is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2RX 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 2RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2RU, SM5 2SB, SM1 3PD, SM5 2RT, SM5 2SD, SM1 3PA, SM5 1RD, SM5 1TZ, SM1 3PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 2RX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 38.4% | 37.2% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 48.3% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 52.6% | 52.5% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36.4% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 7.6% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 16.9% | 15.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 13.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 9.7% | -11.5% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 31.5% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% 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 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 10.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 11.3% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 67.3% | 62.4% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 77.2% | 63% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 15.7% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 6.2% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75% | 62.8% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 22.4% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 9.1% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 2.1% | -8.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 3.5% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wrythe Lane was 151.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% higher than the St Helier East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wrythe Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in St Helier East and the 65th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Heath Court, 135 - 139 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-10-11 | £208,919 |
| 3 Heath Court, 135 - 139 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2019-06-21 | £233,347 |
| 7 Heath Court, 135 - 139 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-05-23 | £237,541 |
| 7 Heath Court, 135 - 139 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £213,500 | 2018-02-02 | £235,435 |
| 6 Heath Court, 135 - 139 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2015-11-27 | £228,372 |
SM5 2RX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SM5 2RX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,299 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 | 439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary School Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | - not rated | 439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 2out of 4 | 464 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Junior School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Infants' School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 464 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 | 1,637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | - not rated | 295 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 420 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 998 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,637 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 3,691 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 | 1,101 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 2,975 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 | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor School Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Cafe | 127 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 20 yd | |
| H's Cafe | 111 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 245 yd | |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen | Carshalton Boys Sports College, Winchcombe Road | 296 yd | |
| Greenshaw High School Kitchen | Greenshaw High School, Grennell Road | 421 yd | |
| Friends Of St Helier Tea Bar | St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butterchurn | The Butter Churn, Erskine Road | 823 yd | |
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 129 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 20 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 133 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 20 yd | |
| Dragon Chef | 41 Erskine Road, Sutton | 708 yd | |
| Harry's Traditional Fish \& Chips | 43 Erskine Road, Sutton | 708 yd | |
| Royal Fried Chicken | 9 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 298 yd |
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Greenshaw High School GRENNELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 440 yd | |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| St Helier Open Space Tweeddale Road | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,000 yd |
| David Weir Leisure Centre TWEEDDALE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,059 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,062 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 35.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 35.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.