Thornton Road is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 1NL is located in the St Helier West 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 Thornton Road, Carshalton, SM5 1NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 1NJ, SM5 1PZ, SM5 1QU, SM5 1QF, SM5 1QE, SM5 1QQ, SM5 1SU, SM5 1QT, SM5 1QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 1NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 50.7% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 54.1% | 49.3% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 1NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 44.3% | 46.5% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 38.7% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 8.7% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 43.8% | 49.5% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 31.9% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 17% | 11.4% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 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 | 31.1% | 21.5% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 11.4% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 16.7% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 25.4% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.7% 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% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 11% | 9.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 76% | 68.7% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 71.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 71.5% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 9.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 14.8% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.6% | 71.5% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 20% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 2% | -7.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Road was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% higher than the St Helier East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornton Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in St Helier East and the 116th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Thornton Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-06-05 | £421,553 |
| 7 Thornton Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-06-30 | £276,145 |
| 15 Thornton Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £237,073 | 2021-09-29 | £254,478 |
| 3 Thornton Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-06-21 | £419,086 |
| 47 Thornton Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-11-14 | £455,300 |
SM5 1NL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 1NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1NL 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 | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Primary School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Wrythe Primary School Green Wrythe Lane , SM5 1JP | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Montacute Road , SM4 6RL | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 5,148 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 | 942 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perseid School Bordesley Road , SM4 5LT | 4out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Melrose School Church Road , CR4 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of St Helier Tea Bar | St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane | 242 yd | |
| Top Tier Cafe | David Weir Leisure Centre, Middleton Road | 318 yd | |
| Subway | 374 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 523 yd | |
| Horizon Church Sutton | Assembly Walk Chapel, Assembly Walk | 599 yd | |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen | Carshalton Boys Sports College, Winchcombe Road | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Fish Bar | 356 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 522 yd | |
| Food Angels | 360 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 522 yd | |
| Favorite Fried Chicken | 371 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 613 yd | |
| Full Moon Pizza | 320 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 639 yd | |
| Choo | 322 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 639 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Helier Open Space Tweeddale Road | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| David Weir Leisure Centre TWEEDDALE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Greenshaw High School GRENNELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Saint Helier Community Centre Hill House Hill House Bishopsford Road | 750 yd | |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| The Quad GREEN WRYTHE LANE | 876 yd | |
| Malmesbury Primary School MALMESBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Green Wrythe Primary School GREEN WRYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Thomas Wall Park Green Lane | grass pitches | 965 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 | 164.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.