SM5 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wrythe Lane, 0.2km from Rosehill in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within St Helier West ward and the Carshalton and Wallington constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SM5 1AF offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £405k.
Census 2021 statistics for SM5 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00020760 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WRYTHE LANE, SM5 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WRYTHE LANE, SM5 1AF.
245
29
£ 47,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM5 1AF 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
Very young, very high renting. At 29 years average age and 68% private renter occupancy, SM5 1AF is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM5 1AF. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 405,000
1 sales · Mean £ 405,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM5 1AF is moderate at 71 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
Tweeddale Primary School
Canterbury Campus
Abbey Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Greenshaw High School
Green Wrythe Primary School
Glenthorne High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- St. Helier News1.0 km
- Sureyan Express0.0 km
- Budgens1.0 km
- Easy Choice0.0 km
- Giggs Convenience Store0.0 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ashling Tara Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- King Cafe1.0 km
- Master Chef1.0 km
- Merton Rugby Football Club Limited0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.0 km
- New World0.0 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Elaha Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- Euphoria Food0.1 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.0 km
- Fish R Us0.0 km
- Pizza Papa Johns0.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Helier1.1 km
- Sutton Common1.1 km
- Morden South1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SM51AF · Data under Open Government Licence