Middleton Road is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 1JA 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 Middleton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 1HU, CR4 4AZ, SM5 1DR, SM5 1HX, SM5 1HT, SM5 1DS, SM5 1DF, SM5 1JB, SM5 1LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 1JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.5% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.5% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 45.7% | 46.1% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 38.6% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 33.7% | 48.3% | 14.6% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 31.4% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 12.1% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 35.6% | 25% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 12.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 16.7% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 11.7% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 25.4% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 9.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 77.9% | 60.1% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -21.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 85.5% | 77.6% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 77.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 16.5% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 1.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middleton Road was 114.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% higher than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Middleton Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 106th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 528 Middleton Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-09-17 | £415,527 |
| 566 Middleton Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-01-10 | £449,567 |
| 546 Middleton Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-12-04 | £414,321 |
| 536 Middleton Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-10-19 | £402,923 |
| 510 Middleton Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-08-17 | £477,421 |
SM5 1JA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 3,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Wrythe Primary School Green Wrythe Lane , SM5 1JP | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culvers House Primary School Orchard Avenue , CR4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Montacute Road , SM4 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,022 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 | 378 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cricket Green School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | 4out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melrose School Church Road , CR4 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Valley School Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 545 yd | |
| Horizon Church Sutton | Assembly Walk Chapel, Assembly Walk | 620 yd | |
| Drop Project Brewing Co | Unit 8, The Willows Business Centre, 17 Willow Lane | 713 yd | |
| Subway | 374 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 757 yd | |
| Supafood | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown of Mitcham | Carshalton Road, Mitcham | 771 yd | |
| Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill House | 394 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 545 yd | |
| Circle Kebab And Pizza | 406 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 545 yd | |
| Favorite Fried Chicken | 371 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 595 yd | |
| China Garden Express | 70 London Road, Mitcham Junction | 751 yd | |
| PFC Grill | 72 London Road, Mitcham Junction | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poulter Park Watermead Lane | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| Green Wrythe Primary School GREEN WRYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| The Quad GREEN WRYTHE LANE | 871 yd | |
| Tooting And Mitcham Community Sports Club IMPERIAL FIELDS IMPERIAL FIELDS BISHOPSFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 988 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 278.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.