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Carshalton Central

About

Carshalton Central ward is a residential area in the London Borough of Sutton, centred around the historic village core. It is characterised by its network of local shopping parades, terraced and semi-detached housing, and proximity to several large parks. The area is well-connected by multiple bus routes serving Sutton, Croydon, and Central London, with Carshalton railway station providing National Rail services.

The ward is defined by its waterways, with the River Wandle flowing through and feeding the iconic Carshalton Ponds at the heart of the village. These ponds, alongside the Grove Park and Carshalton Park, provide significant green space. The area includes the Carshalton Conservation Area, which protects many 18th and 19th-century buildings, including the Grade I listed All Saints Church and the historic Water Tower.

Area overview

On average Carshalton Central has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Carshalton Central is £88,541 per year. There are 5 schools in Carshalton Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Carshalton Central is home to around 11,538 people, with a population density of about 5,309.9 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Carshalton Central Population

11,538

Population density

5,309.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

31.29(+3%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.25(-35%)

Shoplifting

16.21(+60%)

Vehicle crime

8.49(-13%)

Burglary

7.37(+33%)

London average

Demographics

British

7,757

67.22%

Other White

1,065

9.23%

Indian

481

4.17%

Other Asian

352

3.05%

African

260

2.25%

Total population: 11,540

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

4,181

45.72%

Level 3 (A level)

1,397

15.28%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,166

12.75%

No qualifications

1,069

11.69%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

731

7.99%

Total 16+ residents: 9,145

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,815

39.2%

Owns outright

1,583

34.19%

Private landlord or letting agency

819

17.69%

Other social rented

218

4.71%

Social rents from council

2.03%

Total households: 4,630

Property prices in Carshalton Central

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Carshalton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carshalton Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£713,750	£427,500	£568,750	£856,250	£1,113,750
Flats	39	£298,000	£213,760	£251,000	£330,000	£356,000
Semi-Detached	40	£608,000	£439,806	£530,000	£692,500	£793,150
Terraced	30	£478,750	£364,555	£435,000	£542,500	£615,100

10 years median price trend in Carshalton Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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