Culvers Retreat is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2BE is located in the Hackbridge 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 Culvers Retreat, Carshalton, SM5 2BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2BQ, SM5 2BB, SM5 2BD, SM5 2BA, SM5 2HE, SM5 2AX, SM5 2BJ, SM5 2EY, SM5 2HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 2BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.1% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 37.3% | 39.4% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 43.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 7.7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 52% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 25.5% | 22.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 5.9% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 34.1% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
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 | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 78% | 68.7% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -12.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 74.2% 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 | 74.2% | 74.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 74.2% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 22% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 1.4% | -8.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 0.3% | -12.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Culvers Retreat was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% lower than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Culvers Retreat has the 18th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 255th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Culvers Retreat, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £401,000 | 2026-02-27 | £401,000 |
| 72 Culvers Retreat, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-06-30 | £437,826 |
| 106 Culvers Retreat, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2020-07-16 | £280,196 |
| 8 Culvers Retreat, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-05-28 | £244,054 |
| 108 Culvers Retreat, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2017-11-21 | £331,189 |
SM5 2BE 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackbridge Primary School Hackbridge Road , SM6 7AX | 3out of 4 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackbridge Infants' School Hackbridge Road , SM6 7AX | - not rated | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culvers House Primary School Orchard Avenue , CR4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 2out of 4 | 665 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Junior School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,615 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 | 887 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,527 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 | 2,140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,671 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 | 837 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,664 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,118 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 | 4,673 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 | 843 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 843 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 2,118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackbridge Primary School - Breakfast Club | 55 Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 285 yd | |
| Dougies Play Cafe | 4 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 597 yd | |
| Play At The Bridge | Hackbridge Hall, London Road | 621 yd | |
| Hackbridge Cafe Limited | 31 London Road, Hackbridge | 625 yd | |
| El's Cafe | 3 Nightingale Road, Carshalton | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 464 yd | |
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 674 yd | |
| Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 783 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox Fish Bar | 150 London Road, Hackbridge | 623 yd | |
| Mega Kebab | 152 London Road, Hackbridge | 623 yd | |
| Jhorna Tandoori | 148 London Road, Hackbridge | 623 yd | |
| Olives Peri Peri | 164 London Road, Hackbridge | 623 yd | |
| Royal Fried Chicken | 9 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 168 London Road, Hackbridge | 577 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 603 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hackbridge Primary School HACKBRIDGE ROAD | 491 yd | |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 767 yd | |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 1,026 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.