Arcadia Close is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2AE is located in the Wallington North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arcadia Close, Carshalton, SM5 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2TL, SM5 2TJ, SM5 2TY, SM5 2TX, SM5 2TW, SM5 2TN, SM5 2TU, SM5 2TT, SM6 7JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 2AE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48% | 48.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 2AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 47.3% | 47.6% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 37.2% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 8.2% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 42.3% | 44.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 43.3% | 37.2% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 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 | 19.6% | 19.2% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 12.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 17% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 26.6% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.7% 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 | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 83.7% | 71.7% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -9.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 89.3% | 81.1% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 81.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 15.8% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arcadia Close was 137.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.7% higher than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arcadia Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 71st highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Arcadia Close, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-02-21 | £466,302 |
| 12 Arcadia Close, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-11-16 | £434,733 |
| 13 Arcadia Close, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-06-28 | £441,143 |
| 8 Arcadia Close, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2020-12-03 | £456,222 |
| 18 Arcadia Close, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2015-07-20 | £473,501 |
SM5 2AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , Harris Junior Academy Carshalton SM5 2NS | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infants School West Street , SM5 2PT | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior School Shorts Road , SM5 2PB | 4out of 4 | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | 4out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Café At Westcroft | Westcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft Road | 217 yd | |
| New ShangHai Pearl | 28 Beacon Grove, 31-33 High Street | 381 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Beacon Grove, 31-33 High Street | 383 yd | |
| Indian Oasis | 98 High Street, Carshalton | 389 yd | |
| Blue Bengal | 140-142 High Street, Carshalton | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 271 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 438 yd | |
| Dukes Head Hotel | 6 Manor Road, Wallington | 464 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 479 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piccolos | 12 Butter Hill, Wallington | 158 yd | |
| Carshalton Charcoal Grill | 138 High Street, Carshalton | 389 yd | |
| Chipsmiths Fish And Chips | 106 High Street, Carshalton | 389 yd | |
| Hot Grills Peri Peri And Pizza | 387 Croydon Road, Wallington | 471 yd | |
| Mann O Salwa | 27 North Street, Carshalton | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 389 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 123 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 610 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 718 yd |
| Wallington County Grammar School WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL CROYDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 734 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 796 yd |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 988 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 | 179.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.