Bramblewood Close is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 1PQ 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 Bramblewood Close, Carshalton, SM5 1PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 1PG, SM5 1TR, SM5 1NY, SM5 1LW, SM5 1NU, SM5 1RU, SM5 1TH, SM5 1PH, SM5 1NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 1PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.6% | 51.3% | -5.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 43.4% | 48.7% | 5.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.9% | 35.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 37.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14.1% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 7% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 44.7% | 41.3% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 31.3% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 19.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 26% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.6% | 14% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 17.5% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 19.5% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.5% | 88.1% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 91.8% | 84% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 85.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 12.7% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.4% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bramblewood Close was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the St Helier East average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Bramblewood Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in St Helier East and the 165th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Bramblewood Close, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2026-02-27 | £480,000 |
| 47 Bramblewood Close, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2025-08-29 | £495,483 |
| 59 Bramblewood Close, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £458,000 | 2025-05-30 | £481,439 |
| 43 Bramblewood Close, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £503,000 | 2025-03-31 | £518,656 |
| 31 Bramblewood Close, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-02-19 | £447,947 |
SM5 1PQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 2out of 4 | 558 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Junior School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Infants' School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 558 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Infants' School Paisley Road , SM5 1SR | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 3,940 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 | 549 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,428 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,454 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 | 1,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 2,953 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 | 4,634 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 | 272 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 272 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor School Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Other independent special 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 | 422 yd | |
| Horizon Church Sutton | Assembly Walk Chapel, Assembly Walk | 461 yd | |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen | Carshalton Boys Sports College, Winchcombe Road | 548 yd | |
| Subway | 374 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 584 yd | |
| Top Tier Cafe | David Weir Leisure Centre, Middleton Road | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill House | 394 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 422 yd | |
| Circle Kebab And Pizza | 406 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 422 yd | |
| Favorite Fried Chicken | 371 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 431 yd | |
| Quality Fish Bar | 356 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 584 yd | |
| Food Angels | 360 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 584 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 546 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 778 yd | |
| David Weir Leisure Centre TWEEDDALE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Poulter Park Watermead Lane | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Green Wrythe Primary School GREEN WRYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| The Quad GREEN WRYTHE LANE | 969 yd | |
| St Helier Open Space Tweeddale Road | grass pitches | 1,000 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 | 195.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.