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SM5 3PS

Pound Street

Carshalton Central

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Detailed insights for SM5 3PS

Overview

Postcode SM5 3PS is located in a major urban area, within the Carshalton Central area 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 median sale price in Carshalton Central is £508,250 (around £534 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £355,000 and £625,000. The nearest station is Carshalton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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
24.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

24.1%

Approximately 24.1% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 194 ft away from SM5 3PS.

Flood risk

No risk

Carshalton Village near SM5 3PS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 3PS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton
0.5 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches
0.9 mi

5

Wallington

Southern

Walking directions to Wallington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 3PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe GroveLargeWalking directions to The Grove
0.4 miCarshalton ParkLargeWalking directions to Carshalton Park
0.5 miWrythe Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Wrythe Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
455
Population density
6,435.6 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
252
55.14%
Other White
54
11.82%
Other Asian
38
8.32%
African
22
4.81%
Indian
16
3.5%
Total population: 457

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
41.52%
Level 3 (A level)
74
21.64%
No qualifications
42
12.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
9.94%
Total 16+ residents: 342

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
28.82%
Owns outright
35
20.59%
Other social rented
33
19.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
17.65%
Shared ownership
13
7.65%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Carshalton Central

Median price: £508,250
Price per sq ft: £534
Sales (last 12 months): 136
Typical range (middle 50%): £355K – £625K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £508,250 (about £534 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
Detached13£795,000£537
Semi-Detached50£611,250£542
Terraced32£499,750£591
Flats41£318,000£465

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£643,125£512,500
2026£682,500£325,000£585,000£465,000
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£494£458£559£601
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 3PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 3PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Dec 202517, Shorts Road, Carshalton, SM5 2PBSemi-DetachedFreehold£580,000
30 Apr 202619, Shorts Road, Carshalton, SM5 2PASemi-DetachedFreehold£620,000
03 Jul 2026356, Carshalton Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PTFlatsLeasehold£355,000
25 Nov 2025360, Carshalton Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PTFlatsLeasehold£322,500
12 Sept 2025362, Carshalton Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PTFlatsLeasehold£261,000

Schools

In the SM5 3PS postcode area, located within Carshalton Village, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SM5 3PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miSecondarySt Philomena's Catholic High School for GirlsVoluntary aided school
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Infants SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SM5 3PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 3PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBest-one213 Carshalton Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PZWalking directions to Best-one
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodCarshalton Road, Sutton, SM5 3PZWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miDay 1 Local Express1 Westmead Corner, Carshalton, SM5 2NZWalking directions to Day 1 Local Express
0.4 miCo-op FoodBeddington Lane, Sutton, SM5 3AGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalHigh Street, Sutton, SM5 3AGWalking 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 3PS, 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 Introduced2021-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SM5 3PS

Is SM5 3PS (Carshalton Village) safe?

The area around SM5 3PS 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and burglary.

What is the average house price near SM5 3PS?

The median sale price around SM5 3PS in Carshalton Central is £508,250 (about £534 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM5 3PS?

There are 19 schools close to SM5 3PS, including St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls (Good), St Mary's RC Junior School (Good) and St Mary's RC Infants School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SM5 3PS?

The closest station to SM5 3PS is Carshalton in TfL zone 5, about 521 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM5 3PS?

SM5 3PS 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 3PS (Carshalton Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

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