Peterborough Road is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 1DF is located in the St Helier East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peterborough Road, Carshalton, SM5 1DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 1DP, SM5 1LT, SM5 1LX, SM5 1DR, CR4 4AT, SM5 1LY, SM5 1JB, CR4 4AZ, SM5 1NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM5 1DF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.5% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 59.5% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 8.5% |
| Male | 43.4% | 40.5% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -8.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SM5 1DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.8% | 52.7% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 34.9% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 45.2% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.7% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 11.1% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 21.6% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 14.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 11.4% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 23.8% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 10.1% | 2.8% | -7.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 10.3% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 74.1% | 77.1% | 3.0% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 77.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 77.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 8.7% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 78.2% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 18.3% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 0.4% | -7.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.8% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peterborough Road was 93.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% higher than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Peterborough Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 149th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 345 Peterborough Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-06-12 | £327,434 |
| 319 Peterborough Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-01-19 | £478,451 |
| 307 Peterborough Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-10-04 | £268,006 |
| 255 Peterborough Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-10-14 | £401,824 |
| 337 Peterborough Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-08-19 | £385,701 |
SM5 1DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SM5 1DF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culvers House Primary School Orchard Avenue , CR4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Wrythe Primary School Green Wrythe Lane , SM5 1JP | - not rated | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Wrythe Primary School Green Wrythe Lane , SM5 1JP | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | - not rated | 897 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Junior School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | - not rated | 897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | - not rated | 989 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermeads High School Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsford Arts College Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 203 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elms Independent School 2a Church Path , CR4 4EL | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Cafe | 408 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 443 yd | |
| Horizon Church Sutton | Assembly Walk Chapel, Assembly Walk | 522 yd | |
| Subway | 374 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 672 yd | |
| Supafood | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 868 yd | |
| Drop Project Brewing Co | Unit 8, The Willows Business Centre, 17 Willow Lane | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 868 yd | |
| The Crown of Mitcham | Carshalton Road, Mitcham | 951 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill House | 394 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 443 yd | |
| Circle Kebab And Pizza | 406 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 443 yd | |
| Favorite Fried Chicken | 371 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 491 yd | |
| Quality Fish Bar | 356 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 672 yd | |
| Food Angels | 360 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 672 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 206 yd |
| Poulter Park Watermead Lane | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Green Wrythe Primary School GREEN WRYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| The Quad GREEN WRYTHE LANE | 887 yd | |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| David Weir Leisure Centre TWEEDDALE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,013 yd |
| Hackbridge Primary School HACKBRIDGE ROAD | 1,074 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.