Tavistock Road is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 1QR 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 Tavistock Road, Carshalton, SM5 1QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 1QS, SM5 1QJ, SM5 1QP, SM5 1QX, SM5 1TB, SM5 1QL, SM5 1QH, SM5 1TD, SM5 1QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM5 1QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 52.3% | 52.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 41.2% | 38.7% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 44.7% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 45.5% | 50.4% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 31.7% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 30.2% | 18% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 34.2% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.6% 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 | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 11.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 10.1% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 71.9% | 65.6% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 79.5% | 72.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 11.7% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 71.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 19.4% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 3.2% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.1% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Road was 131.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% higher than the St Helier East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tavistock Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in St Helier East and the 86th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Tavistock Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-09-09 | £418,925 |
| 9 Tavistock Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2013-11-04 | £415,560 |
| 7 Tavistock Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2002-05-27 | £239,301 |
| 9 Tavistock Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2000-08-25 | £387,353 |
| 9 Tavistock Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1996-12-12 | £402,745 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweeddale Infants' School Paisley Road , SM5 1SR | - not rated | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | 3out of 4 | 505 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Junior School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | - not rated | 533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 2out of 4 | 600 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 3,489 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 | 366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 366 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 594 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 594 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Watermeads High School Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,192 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 3,276 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 | 1,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 2,626 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 | 5,087 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 | 734 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 734 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor School Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen | Carshalton Boys Sports College, Winchcombe Road | 364 yd | |
| Friends Of St Helier Tea Bar | St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane | 404 yd | |
| Tudor Cafe | 127 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 515 yd | |
| Top Tier Cafe | David Weir Leisure Centre, Middleton Road | 521 yd | |
| Subway | 374 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 129 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 515 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 133 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 515 yd | |
| Quality Fish Bar | 356 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 578 yd | |
| Food Angels | 360 Middleton Road, Carshalton | 578 yd | |
| Favorite Fried Chicken | 371 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 594 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| St Helier Open Space Tweeddale Road | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| David Weir Leisure Centre TWEEDDALE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Greenshaw High School GRENNELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 597 yd |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 745 yd | |
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Saint Helier Community Centre Hill House Hill House Bishopsford Road | 954 yd | |
| The Quad GREEN WRYTHE LANE | 992 yd | |
| Green Wrythe Primary School GREEN WRYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 174.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.