Almond Avenue is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2BP is located in the The Wrythe 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 Almond Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 2BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2AL, SM5 2BS, SM5 2BN, SM5 2EX, SM5 2BL, SM5 2EU, SM5 2AJ, SM5 2LP, SM5 2BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 2BP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 37.6% | 29.5% | -8.1% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 50.2% | 6.9% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 39.1% | 51.3% | 12.2% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 32.9% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 9.4% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 24.1% | 15.7% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 14% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 14% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 18.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 30.9% | 15.8% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.5% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.8% | 80.6% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 88.4% | 80.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 79.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.2% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Almond Avenue was 33.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% lower than the St Helier East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Almond Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in St Helier East and the 179th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Almond Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £569,000 | 2023-09-01 | £609,346 |
| 4 Almond Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £509,500 | 2023-04-17 | £542,235 |
| 11 Almond Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2019-08-16 | £558,431 |
| 11 Almond Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-05-15 | £374,818 |
| 7 Almond Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2011-10-14 | £569,181 |
SM5 2BP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2BP 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,922 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 | 264 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Junior School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Infants' School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary School Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | - not rated | 502 yd | Community 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 | 1,972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,313 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 | 516 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 852 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,127 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 | 1,972 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,433 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 4,048 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 | 677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,453 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 | 5,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 865 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor School Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 2,136 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon | 13 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 452 yd | |
| Nana Bs | 24 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 489 yd | |
| The Ginger Italian | 6 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 506 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | 10 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 506 yd | |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen | Carshalton Boys Sports College, Winchcombe Road | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 468 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 785 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 878 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Fried Chicken | 9 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 452 yd | |
| Pearl China | 11 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 452 yd | |
| Wrythe Green Fishbar | 26 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 506 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 14 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 506 yd | |
| Emperor's Kitchen | 1 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 168 London Road, Hackbridge | 997 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 338 yd | |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 518 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 617 yd |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 855 yd |
| Hackbridge Primary School HACKBRIDGE ROAD | 912 yd | |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 952 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 | 173.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.