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SM5 3QE

Harrow Road

Carshalton Central

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Detailed insights for SM5 3QE

Overview

Postcode SM5 3QE 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Carshalton Village is £88,928 per year. The nearest station is Carshalton Beeches located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Benhill Recreation Ground.

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
Moderate

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

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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from SM5 3QE.

Flood risk

No risk

Carshalton Village near SM5 3QE 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 Beeches located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM5 3QE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

Carshalton Beeches

Southern

Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches
0.5 mi

5

Carshalton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Carshalton
0.8 mi

5

Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Sutton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM5 3QE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBenhill Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Benhill Recreation Ground
0.2 miWarren ParkSmallWalking directions to Warren Park

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

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £516,000 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
Flats44£303,500£4,945
Semi-Detached51£615,000£5,833
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 SM5 3QE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 3QE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Apr 202676, Harrow Road, Carshalton, SM5 3QEFlatsLeasehold£318,000
19 Jun 2025Flat 6, Brindley House, Highfield Road, Sutton, SM1 4JZFlatsLeasehold£300,000
06 Mar 202637, Alpine View, Carshalton, SM5 3QJFlatsFreehold£410,000
23 Jan 202614, Alpine View, Carshalton, SM5 3QJTerracedFreehold£450,000
28 Mar 202510, Alpine View, Carshalton, SM5 3QJTerracedFreehold£435,000

Schools

In the SM5 3QE postcode area, located within Carshalton Village, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM5 3QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondarySt Philomena's Catholic High School for GirlsVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's RC Infants SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 3QE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM5 3QE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S Simply FoodCarshalton Road, Sutton, SM5 3PZWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.1 miBest-one213 Carshalton Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PZWalking directions to Best-one
0.3 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 miWashington Mini Market111 Westmead Road, Sutton, SM1 4JDWalking directions to Washington Mini Market

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 SM5 3QE, 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 3QE

Is SM5 3QE (Carshalton Village) safe?

The area around SM5 3QE 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 3QE?

The median sale price around SM5 3QE in Carshalton Village is £516,000 (about £5,744 per square metre) based on 137 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM5 3QE?

There are 20 schools close to SM5 3QE, including St Mary's RC Junior School (Good), St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls (Good) and St Mary's RC Infants School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM5 3QE?

The closest station to SM5 3QE is Carshalton Beeches in TfL zone 5, about 657 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SM5 3QE?

SM5 3QE 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).

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.