Selby Green is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 1LF 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 Selby Green, Carshalton, SM5 1LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 1LZ, SM5 1DS, SM5 1NB, SM5 1LE, SM5 1LG, SM5 1DT, SM5 1HT, SM5 1DZ, SM5 1JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM5 1LF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 49.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 45.5% | 38% | -7.5% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 45.4% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 49.1% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 33% | 36.8% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.1% | 20.2% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 10.3% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 16.2% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 28.7% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 79.7% | 76.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 86% | 76.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 11.4% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 77% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 20.1% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.5% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selby Green was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.2% lower than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selby Green has the 16th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 224th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Selby Green, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £424,000 | 2022-10-17 | £415,813 |
| 14 Selby Green, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £349,000 | 2018-04-16 | £415,784 |
| 11 Selby Green, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2016-10-28 | £332,469 |
| 1 Selby Green, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-02-20 | £398,461 |
| 10 Selby Green, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £236,500 | 2014-07-18 | £365,741 |
SM5 1LF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 3,618 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 | 429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Montacute Road , SM4 6RL | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culvers House Primary School Orchard Avenue , CR4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 1,198 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 | 812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 2,367 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 | 4,106 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 | 462 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Melrose School Church Road , CR4 3BE | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cricket Green School Lower Green West , CR4 3AF | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Date Valley School Mitcham Court , Cricket Green CR4 4LB | - not rated | 1,875 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 | 389 yd | |
| Horizon Church Sutton | Assembly Walk Chapel, Assembly Walk | 451 yd | |
| Subway | 374 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 561 yd | |
| Drop Project Brewing Co | Unit 8, The Willows Business Centre, 17 Willow Lane | 756 yd | |
| Tooting & Mitcham Football Club | The Hub, Imperial Fields Bishopsford Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown of Mitcham | Carshalton Road, Mitcham | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill House | 394 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 389 yd | |
| Circle Kebab And Pizza | 406 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 389 yd | |
| Favorite Fried Chicken | 371 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 436 yd | |
| Quality Fish Bar | 356 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 561 yd | |
| Food Angels | 360 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 561 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poulter Park Watermead Lane | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Green Wrythe Primary School GREEN WRYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| The Quad GREEN WRYTHE LANE | 618 yd | |
| Tooting And Mitcham Community Sports Club IMPERIAL FIELDS IMPERIAL FIELDS BISHOPSFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| David Weir Leisure Centre TWEEDDALE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Harris Academy Morden LILLESHALL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Saint Helier Community Centre Hill House Hill House Bishopsford Road | 1,011 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.