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SM5 3EX

Glebe Road

Carshalton Central

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Overview

Postcode SM5 3EX is located in a major urban area, within the Carshalton Central ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Carshalton on the Hill area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Carshalton on the Hill is £83,026 per year. The nearest station is Carshalton Beeches, about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Carshalton Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

Carshalton on the Hill has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,926 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Carshalton on the Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Carshalton on the Hill is £83,026 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 23 ft away from SM5 3EX.

Flood risk

No risk

Carshalton on the Hill near SM5 3EX 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 Beeches located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 3EX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches
0.6 mi

5

Wallington

Southern

Walking directions to Wallington
0.7 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 3EX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCarshalton ParkLargeWalking directions to Carshalton Park
0.1 miStanley ParkMediumWalking directions to Stanley Park

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
5,778.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.82(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.93(-67%)
Burglary
5.74(+5%)
Public order
4.47(-34%)
Shoplifting
3.19(-68%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
64.89%
Other White
42
11.17%
Chinese
22
5.85%
Indian
9
2.39%
Bangladeshi
8
2.13%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
45.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.33%
Level 3 (A level)
41
13.99%
No qualifications
29
9.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.9%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
59
43.7%
Owns outright
50
37.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
15.56%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.96%
Other social rented
1
0.74%
Total households: 135

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 3EX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 3EX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 2026105, Grosvenor Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 3ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£913,000
06 Mar 202636, Gordon Road, Carshalton, SM5 3RESemi-DetachedFreehold£642,500
23 Mar 202620, Blakehall Road, Carshalton, SM5 3EZTerracedFreehold£565,000
28 Nov 202521, Blakehall Road, Carshalton, SM5 3EZTerracedFreehold£515,000
20 Aug 202546, Blakehall Road, Carshalton, SM5 3EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£680,000

Schools

In the SM5 3EX postcode area, located within Carshalton on the Hill, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 3EX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryStanley Park Infants SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryStanley Park Junior SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWood Field Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SM5 3EX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 3EX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local132 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, SM5 3JGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miLondis136 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, SM5 3JGWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miday 1105 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, SM5 3JJWalking directions to day 1
0.3 miThe Bakery8 Beeches Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 3LFWalking directions to The Bakery
0.3 miCorners47 Stanley Road, Carshalton, SM5 4LEWalking directions to Corners

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 3EX, 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 on the HillE02000859
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 020AE01004104
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM5 3EX

Is SM5 3EX (Carshalton on the Hill) safe?

The area around SM5 3EX records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SM5 3EX?

The median sale price around SM5 3EX 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 3EX?

There are 15 schools close to SM5 3EX, including Stanley Park Infants School (Good), Stanley Park Junior School (Good) and Wood Field Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM5 3EX?

The closest station to SM5 3EX is Carshalton Beeches in TfL zone 5, about 389 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SM5 3EX?

SM5 3EX scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,926 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM5 3EX (Carshalton on the Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

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