Shaftesbury Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM5 1HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents 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	54.4%	52.8%	-1.6%	51.0%	1.8%
Male	45.6%	47.2%	1.6%	49.0%	-1.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	40.3%	41.8%	1.5%	37.9%	3.9%
Married: Opposite sex	42%	41.8%	-0.2%	44.2%	-2.4%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.3%	4.8%	3.5%	2.2%	2.6%
Divorced	9.3%	8%	-1.3%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	6.2%	3.6%	-2.6%	6.1%	-2.5%

Health

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	46.6%	50.7%	4.1%	48.4%	2.3%
Good health	37.5%	32.4%	-5.1%	33.6%	-1.2%
Fair health	9.7%	11.7%	2.0%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	4.9%	2%	-2.9%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	1.3%	3.2%	1.9%	1.2%	2.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	31.9%	26.5%	-5.4%	18.2%	8.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.1%	11.4%	-10.7%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.9%	10.2%	-1.7%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	0.4%	6.5%	6.1%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	19.2%	9.0%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	17.3%	24.5%	7.2%	33.8%	-9.3%
Other	6.2%	1.6%	-4.6%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0%	2.3%	2.3%	3.1%	-0.8%
Pakistani	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	3.2%	5.5%	2.3%	1.6%	3.9%
Black African	9.1%	8.4%	-0.7%	2.5%	5.9%
Black Caribbean	4.2%	1.7%	-2.5%	1.0%	0.7%
Other Black	0.6%	1.4%	0.8%	0.5%	0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	1.4%	0.1%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.9%	0.6%	-2.3%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	1%	0.9%	-0.1%	0.8%	0.1%
White	76.1%	74.2%	-1.9%	81.4%	-7.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Arab	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.5% 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	85.8%	77.5%	-8.3%	83.2%	-5.7%
European Union	2.6%	6.1%	3.5%	6.1%	0.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	6.1%	5.6%	-0.5%	2.7%	2.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.6%	6.7%	4.1%	5.6%	1.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.3%	2.3%	0.0%	1.3%	1.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.8%	77.5%	-7.3%	83.2%	-5.7%
10+ Years	0.3%	19.9%	19.6%	9.8%	10.1%
5-10 Years	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	4.2%	0.9%	-3.3%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	9.4%	0%	-9.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.6%	76.7%	-2.1%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Portugal	1.4%	0.5%	0.9%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Turkey	1.2%	0.1%	1.1%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	13.9%	13.5%	0.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.8%	37.2%	3.6%
Christian	46.9%	46.2%	0.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	3.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Shaftesbury Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaftesbury Road was 72.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.9% higher than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Shaftesbury Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 211th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,700

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SM5 1HJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Shaftesbury Road are based on 172 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sutton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Shaftesbury Road, Carshalton, SM5 1HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SM5 1HJ

Average Price
£390,652

Semi-Detached
£406,639

Terraced
£399,041

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£148,933

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shaftesbury Road

Average Price
£363,699

Semi-Detached
£413,658

Terraced
£379,129

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£229,727

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shaftesbury Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
99 Shaftesbury Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£401,408	2025-01-17	£391,667
155 Shaftesbury Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£362,000	2024-06-07	£375,220
153 Shaftesbury Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£335,000	2024-05-23	£348,357
139 Shaftesbury Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£385,000	2024-02-07	£395,239
145 Shaftesbury Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£396,000	2024-01-19	£414,020

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SM5 1HJ

Employment

SM5 1HJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

SM5 1HJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Self-Employed	33
Part-Time Employee	29
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Looking after home or family	22
Retired	21
Other	12
Student (economically inactive)	12
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Transport and storage	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Education	12
Financial and insurance activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Manufacturing	4
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP	3out of 4	1,174 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF	4out of 4	3,549 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Green Wrythe Primary School Green Wrythe Lane , SM5 1JP	3out of 4	121 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Montacute Road , SM4 6RL	3out of 4	505 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW	3out of 4	618 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Malmesbury Primary School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG	3out of 4	863 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cranmer Primary School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU	3out of 4	1,323 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU	4out of 4	526 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW	3out of 4	1,293 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY	3out of 4	1,558 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS	4out of 4	2,145 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX	3out of 4	2,315 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ	3out of 4	4,217 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW	3out of 4	693 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT	3out of 4	1,193 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Melrose School Church Road , CR4 3BE	3out of 4	1,634 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cricket Green School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF	4out of 4	1,703 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Perseid School Bordesley Road , SM4 5LT	4out of 4	1,847 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Georges Cafe	408 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton	396 yd
Horizon Church Sutton	Assembly Walk Chapel, Assembly Walk	405 yd
Subway	374 Middleton Road, Carshalton	428 yd
Impact Food Group @Harris Academy Morden	Main School Building, Harris Academy Morden, 131 Lilleshall Road	616 yd
Harris Academy Morden	131 Lilleshall Road, Morden	651 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Grill House	394 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton	396 yd
Circle Kebab And Pizza	406 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton	396 yd
Favorite Fried Chicken	371 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton	415 yd
Quality Fish Bar	356 Middleton Road, Carshalton	429 yd
Food Angels	360 Middleton Road, Carshalton	429 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Green Wrythe Primary School GREEN WRYTHE LANE	grass pitches	255 yd
The Quad GREEN WRYTHE LANE		313 yd
Poulter Park Watermead Lane	grass pitches	422 yd
Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD	grass pitches	595 yd
Harris Academy Morden LILLESHALL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	661 yd
David Weir Leisure Centre TWEEDDALE ROAD	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	693 yd
Tooting And Mitcham Community Sports Club IMPERIAL FIELDS IMPERIAL FIELDS BISHOPSFORD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	721 yd
Saint Helier Community Centre Hill House Hill House Bishopsford Road		729 yd
Malmesbury Primary School MALMESBURY ROAD	grass pitches	929 yd
St Helier Open Space Tweeddale Road	grass pitches	1,009 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	144.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.