Postcode SM5 4LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Carshalton South & Clockhouse ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Carshalton on the Hill area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Stanley Park.
Carshalton on the Hill has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,595 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Carshalton on the Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.2% 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.
The average income per household in Carshalton on the Hill is £83,026 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SM5 4LJ.
Carshalton on the Hill near SM5 4LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Carshalton Beeches located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 5 | Carshalton Beeches | Southern | Walking directions to Carshalton Beeches |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Wallington | Southern | Walking directions to Wallington |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stanley Park | Medium | Walking directions to Stanley Park |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 (about £5,884 per square metre) in Carshalton South & Clockhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £1,287,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £997,500 | £7,559 |
| Flats | 15 | £295,000 | £4,827 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £725,000 | £6,026 |
| Terraced | 14 | £507,000 | £5,314 |
10 year median price trend in Carshalton South & Clockhouse
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM5 4LJ.
In the SM5 4LJ postcode area, located within Carshalton on the Hill, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM5 4LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Corners | 47 Stanley Road, Carshalton, SM5 4LE | Walking directions to Corners |
| 0.2 mi | day 1 | 105 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, SM5 3JJ | Walking directions to day 1 |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 136 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, SM5 3JG | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 132 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, SM5 3JG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | Damson Way, Sutton, SM5 4BB | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SM5 4LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lisa Eleanor Webster
Carshalton South & Clockhouse - Elected 7 May 2026
Noor Sumun
Carshalton South & Clockhouse - Elected 7 May 2026
Peter Andrew Chubb
Carshalton South & Clockhouse - Elected 7 May 2026
Bobby Dean
Carshalton and Wallington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SM5 4LJ records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around SM5 4LJ in Carshalton on the Hill is £615,000 (about £5,884 per square metre) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SM5 4LJ, including Stanley Park Junior School (Good), Stanley Park Infants School (Good) and Oaks Park High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SM5 4LJ is Carshalton Beeches in TfL zone 5, about 850 m away, serving the Southern line.
SM5 4LJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,595 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington covering SM5 4LJ is Bobby Dean (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Lisa Eleanor Webster (Liberal Democrats), Noor Sumun (Liberal Democrats) and Peter Andrew Chubb (Liberal Democrats).
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.