Winchcombe Road is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 1RB 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 Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, SM5 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 1RD, SM5 1RF, SM5 2SB, SM5 2SE, SM5 1RH, SM5 1RE, SM5 1TU, SM5 2RX, SM5 2SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 1RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 1RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 38.3% | 43.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 42.6% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 5% | -7.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 55.5% | 46.3% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 37.3% | 6.9% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 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 | 26.5% | 26.1% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 12% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 28.5% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 10.9% | 1.8% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 10% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Black African | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 85.9% | 72.2% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 74.7% 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 | 84.7% | 74.7% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 8.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 8.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 74.9% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 19.7% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 1.4% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchcombe Road was 63.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.7% lower than the St Helier East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winchcombe Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in St Helier East and the 249th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-12-07 | £353,415 |
| 28 Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-12-21 | £431,767 |
| 16 Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-10-25 | £377,140 |
| 42 Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-10-05 | £409,394 |
| 38 Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-09-26 | £362,782 |
SM5 1RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
SM5 1RB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 1,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,437 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 | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 1out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School All Saints Road , SM1 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , Harris Junior Academy Carshalton SM5 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,314 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 | 933 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 2,428 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 113 yd | |
| Tudor Cafe | 127 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 201 yd | |
| H's Cafe | 111 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 359 yd | |
| Greenshaw High School Kitchen | Greenshaw High School, Grennell Road | 566 yd | |
| Friends Of St Helier Tea Bar | St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 864 yd | |
| The Butterchurn | The Butter Churn, Erskine Road | 988 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 129 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 201 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 133 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 201 yd | |
| Royal Fried Chicken | 9 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 722 yd | |
| Pearl China | 11 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 722 yd | |
| Kebab World | 3 Kings Parade, Wrythe Lane | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 115 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 357 yd | |
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Greenshaw High School GRENNELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 567 yd |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| St Helier Open Space Tweeddale Road | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| David Weir Leisure Centre TWEEDDALE ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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 | 91.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.2% |
| 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 | 264.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.