Wrythe Lane is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2SB is located in the St Helier West 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 2SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2RX, SM5 2RU, SM5 2SD, SM1 3PD, SM5 1RD, SM5 2RT, SM5 1RB, SM5 1TZ, SM5 1RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM5 2SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 54.7% | 52.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 45.3% | 47.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 2SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 43.2% | 49.4% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 31.8% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 7.6% | 1.9% | -5.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.1% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 43.9% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 37.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 15.1% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.8% | 22.1% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 13.7% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 16.8% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 16.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 24.8% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 12.3% | 1.9% | -10.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 80% | 75% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 84.4% | 78.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 77.5% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 16.7% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wrythe Lane was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.5% higher than the St Helier East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wrythe Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in St Helier East and the 52nd highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-06-28 | £268,124 |
| 120 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-01-25 | £260,519 |
| 150 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-12-03 | £417,407 |
| 128 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2018-05-11 | £257,842 |
| 114 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2017-09-22 | £227,124 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 1out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School All Saints Road , SM1 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , Harris Junior Academy Carshalton SM5 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 5,462 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 | 1,081 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 2,182 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 56 yd | |
| H's Cafe | 111 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 239 yd | |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen | Carshalton Boys Sports College, Winchcombe Road | 261 yd | |
| Greenshaw High School Kitchen | Greenshaw High School, Grennell Road | 469 yd | |
| Friends Of St Helier Tea Bar | St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butterchurn | The Butter Churn, Erskine Road | 845 yd | |
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 896 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 129 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 56 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 133 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 56 yd | |
| Dragon Chef | 41 Erskine Road, Sutton | 722 yd | |
| Harry's Traditional Fish \& Chips | 43 Erskine Road, Sutton | 722 yd | |
| Royal Fried Chicken | 9 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 393 yd | |
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Greenshaw High School GRENNELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| St Helier Open Space Tweeddale Road | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 972 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,020 yd |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 95.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.