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SM1 3QT

Shirley Avenue

Carshalton Central

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Detailed insights for SM1 3QT

Overview

Postcode SM1 3QT is located in a major urban area, within the Carshalton Central ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Carshalton Village area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Carshalton Village is £88,928 per year. The nearest station is Carshalton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Royston Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Carshalton Village has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,872 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Carshalton Village has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Carshalton Village is £88,928 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM1 3QT.

Flood risk

No risk

Carshalton Village near SM1 3QT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Carshalton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM1 3QT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton
0.8 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches
1 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM1 3QT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRoyston ParkMediumWalking directions to Royston Park
0.2 miWrythe Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Wrythe Recreation Ground
0.4 miBenhill Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Benhill Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
4,612.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
20.96(+110%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.37(-47%)
Burglary
7.2(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.24(-8%)
Vehicle crime
5.24(-44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
77.38%
Indian
38
10.35%
Other White
13
3.54%
Chinese
12
3.27%
Irish
9
2.45%
Total population: 367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
38.63%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.25%
No qualifications
35
12.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
48.55%
Owns with a mortgage
66
47.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.17%
Social rents from council
1
0.72%
Other social rented
1
0.72%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Carshalton Central

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £516,750 (about £5,738 per square metre) in Carshalton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Carshalton Central in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carshalton Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached13£795,000£5,775
Flats43£307,000£4,973
Semi-Detached49£615,000£5,824
Terraced29£516,000£6,200

10 year median price trend in Carshalton Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carshalton Central.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 3QT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM1 3QT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 202565, Shirley Avenue, Sutton, SM1 3QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£764,009
28 Feb 202549, Shirley Avenue, Sutton, SM1 3QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£590,000
26 Feb 20262, Browning Avenue, Sutton, SM1 3QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£670,000
12 Dec 202542, Browning Avenue, Sutton, SM1 3QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£676,000
28 Nov 20251, Browning Avenue, Sutton, SM1 3QUDetachedFreehold£814,000

Schools

In the SM1 3QT postcode area, located within Carshalton Village, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM1 3QT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryCarshalton High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Infants SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHarris Junior Academy CarshaltonAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM1 3QT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM1 3QT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miDay 1 Local Express1 Westmead Corner, Carshalton, SM5 2NZWalking directions to Day 1 Local Express
0.3 miLondis121 Westmead Road, Sutton, SM1 4JEWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miWrythe Green Newsagents2 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton, SM5 2QTWalking directions to Wrythe Green Newsagents
0.3 miWashington Mini Market111 Westmead Road, Sutton, SM1 4JDWalking directions to Washington Mini Market
0.3 miCostcutter45 Erskine Road, Sutton, SM1 3ATWalking directions to Costcutter

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,513
Band B£1,765
Band C£2,018
Band D£2,270
Band E£2,774
Band F£3,278
Band G£3,783
Band H£4,539

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SM1 3QT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew William Jenner

Carshalton Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Isabel Araujo

Carshalton Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Jake Michael Short

Carshalton Central - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Bobby Dean

Carshalton and Wallington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSuttonE09000029
Parliamentary ConstituencyCarshalton and WallingtonE14001153
WardCarshalton CentralE05013756
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Carshalton VillageE02000854
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 015DE01004100
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM1 3QT

Is SM1 3QT (Carshalton Village) safe?

The area around SM1 3QT records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SM1 3QT?

The median sale price around SM1 3QT in Carshalton Village is £516,750 (about £5,738 per square metre) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM1 3QT?

There are 16 schools close to SM1 3QT, including Carshalton High School for Girls (Good), St Mary's RC Infants School (Good) and Harris Junior Academy Carshalton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM1 3QT?

The closest station to SM1 3QT is Carshalton in TfL zone 5, about 515 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM1 3QT?

SM1 3QT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,872 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM1 3QT (Carshalton Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM1 3QT is Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew William Jenner (Liberal Democrats), Isabel Araujo (Liberal Democrats) and Jake Michael Short (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.