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SM5 3DY

Park Lane

Carshalton Central

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Detailed insights for SM5 3DY

Overview

Postcode SM5 3DY is located in a major urban area, within the Carshalton Central ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Wallington South area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wallington South is £90,276 per year. The nearest station is Wallington, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Carshalton Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Wallington South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,561 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Wallington South has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.4%

Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Wallington South is £90,276 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 286 ft away from SM5 3DY.

Flood risk

No risk

Wallington South near SM5 3DY 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 Wallington located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 3DY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Wallington

Southern

Walking directions to Wallington
0.6 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches
0.7 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 3DY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCarshalton ParkLargeWalking directions to Carshalton Park
0.4 miStanley ParkMediumWalking directions to Stanley Park
0.5 miWallington GreenSmallWalking directions to Wallington Green

Area Profile

Population
419
Population density
5,571.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.28(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.3(-21%)
Other theft
10.42(-9%)
Vehicle crime
7.25(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.53(-21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
56.26%
Other Asian
46
10.87%
Other White
35
8.27%
Indian
26
6.15%
Chinese
16
3.78%
Total population: 423

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
140
42.81%
Level 3 (A level)
51
15.6%
No qualifications
41
12.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
12.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
40.94%
Owns outright
52
34.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
20.13%
Other social rented
3
2.01%
Social rents from council
2
1.34%
Total households: 149

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 3DY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 3DY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Nov 2025Flat 2, 14, Park Lane, Wallington, SM6 0TNFlatsLeasehold£204,000
05 Nov 202586, Taylor Road, Wallington, SM6 0BASemi-DetachedFreehold£865,000
15 Jul 202594, Taylor Road, Wallington, SM6 0BASemi-DetachedFreehold£750,000
03 Jul 2026Flat 2, 31A, Grosvenor Road, Wallington, SM6 0ENFlatsLeasehold£220,000
15 May 2026Flat A, 15, Grosvenor Road, Wallington, SM6 0ENFlatsLeasehold£152,000

Schools

In the SM5 3DY postcode area, located within Wallington South, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 3DY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCollingwood SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryWood Field Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryAll Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SM5 3DY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 3DY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl16-18 Beddington Gardens, Wallington, SM6 0HUWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miShell Select / Budgens102 Manor Road, Wallington, SM6 0DWWalking directions to Shell Select / Budgens
0.2 miWallington Food Centre120-124 Manor Road, Wallington, SM6 0DSWalking directions to Wallington Food Centre
0.3 miLondis7A Beddington Gardens, Wallington, SM6 0HUWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miSainsbury's Local93 Manor Road, Wallington, SM6 0ATWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 3DY, 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)Wallington SouthE02000856
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 017BE01004170
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM5 3DY

Is SM5 3DY (Wallington South) safe?

The area around SM5 3DY records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SM5 3DY?

The median sale price around SM5 3DY 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 3DY?

There are 18 schools close to SM5 3DY, including Collingwood School, Wood Field Primary School and All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM5 3DY?

The closest station to SM5 3DY is Wallington in TfL zone 5, about 367 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SM5 3DY?

SM5 3DY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,561 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM5 3DY (Wallington South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM5 3DY 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).

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