SM5 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wrythe Lane, 0.2km from Rosehill in Sutton (Sutton). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within St Helier West ward and the Carshalton and Wallington constituency.
This is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00020760 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WRYTHE LANE, SM5 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WRYTHE LANE, SM5 1AD.
245
29
£ 47,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 29, 68% renting. SM5 1AD has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM5 1AD. The average age is 29.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM5 1AD has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Malmesbury Primary School
Canterbury Campus
Abbey Primary School
Tweeddale Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Glenthorne High School
Greenshaw High School
Green Wrythe Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- St. Helier News0.9 km
- Sureyan Express0.1 km
- Easy Choice0.1 km
- Giggs Convenience Store0.1 km
- Sutton Common Food And Wine1.0 km
- + 20 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ashling Tara Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- King Cafe0.9 km
- Master Chef0.9 km
- Merton Rugby Football Club Limited0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- New World0.1 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Elaha Indian Restaurant0.9 km
- Euphoria Food0.1 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.1 km
- Fish R Us0.1 km
- Pizza Papa Johns0.1 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helier0.9 km
- Sutton Common1.1 km
- Morden South1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SM51AD · Data under Open Government Licence