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SM5 2NU

Colston Avenue

Carshalton Central

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Detailed insights for SM5 2NU

Overview

Postcode SM5 2NU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Grove.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Carshalton Village has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,505 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 19% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 98 ft away from SM5 2NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Carshalton Village near SM5 2NU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Carshalton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 2NU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton
0.7 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches
1 mi

5

Wallington

Southern

Walking directions to Wallington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 2NU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe GroveLargeWalking directions to The Grove
0.2 miWrythe Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Wrythe Recreation Ground
0.2 miWrythe GreenSmallWalking directions to Wrythe Green

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
2,600 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
236
62.93%
Other White
41
10.93%
Indian
24
6.4%
Other Asian
12
3.2%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
2.67%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
39.14%
Level 3 (A level)
46
15.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.51%
No qualifications
30
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
45.77%
Owns with a mortgage
51
35.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.38%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.52%
Other social rented
2
1.41%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Carshalton Central

Median price£515,500
Price per sq ft£530
Sales (last 12 months)138
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £625K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £515,500 (about £530 per square foot) in Carshalton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Carshalton Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£802,500£538
Semi-Detached51£615,000£534
Terraced32£516,750£577
Flats43£318,000£458

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Carshalton Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carshalton Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£594,250£290,000£510,000£420,000
2017£640,000£290,000£515,000£399,250
2018£656,500£292,500£512,000£395,000
2019£617,675£260,000£524,500£400,000
2020£560,000£305,100£535,000£454,500
2021£725,000£302,500£590,000£475,000
2022£736,500£312,500£645,000£500,000
2023£692,500£270,000£577,500£505,000
2024£745,000£313,750£618,500£500,000
2025£783,750£310,000£646,250£512,500
2026£745,000£321,500£597,500£470,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carshalton Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carshalton Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£444£438£454£504
2017£466£442£457£474
2018£452£453£494£477
2019£435£436£472£459
2020£512£457£495£466
2021£471£492£504£508
2022£552£486£546£559
2023£565£451£514£537
2024£513£452£541£564
2025£538£465£534£545
2026£541£458£557£600
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Carshalton Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 2NU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 2NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202674, Colston Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 2NUFlatsLeasehold£300,000
15 Aug 202568, Colston Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 2NUFlatsLeasehold£356,000
25 Jun 202538, Colston Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 2NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£750,000
19 Jun 20252A, Colston Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 2NUDetachedFreehold£345,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 2, 76, Colston Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 2NUFlatsLeasehold£310,000

Schools

In the SM5 2NU postcode area, located within Carshalton Village, there are 13 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 2NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCarshalton High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Infants SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHarris Junior Academy CarshaltonAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SM5 2NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 2NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDay 1 Local Express1 Westmead Corner, Carshalton, SM5 2NZWalking directions to Day 1 Local Express
0.2 miWrythe Green Newsagents2 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton, SM5 2QTWalking directions to Wrythe Green Newsagents
0.3 miM&S Food4 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2DWWalking directions to M&S Food
0.3 miBest-one213 Carshalton Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PZWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodCarshalton Road, Sutton, SM5 3PZWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district.

Band A£1,586
Band B£1,850
Band C£2,114
Band D£2,379
Band E£2,907
Band F£3,436
Band G£3,964
Band H£4,757

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 SM5 2NU, 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 SM5 2NU

Is SM5 2NU (Carshalton Village) safe?

The area around SM5 2NU 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 SM5 2NU?

The median sale price around SM5 2NU in Carshalton Central is £515,500 (about £530 per square foot) based on 138 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM5 2NU?

There are 20 schools close to SM5 2NU, 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 SM5 2NU?

The closest station to SM5 2NU is Carshalton in TfL zone 5, about 236 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM5 2NU?

SM5 2NU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,505 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM5 2NU (Carshalton Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM5 2NU 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).