Durand Close is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2BY 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 Durand Close, Carshalton, SM5 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2BZ, SM5 2FP, SM5 1PF, SM5 2BX, SM5 2FB, SM5 2FW, SM5 1NZ, SM5 1PE, SM5 2FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 2BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.9% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2BY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 54.5% | 47% | -7.5% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.7% | 45.3% | 17.6% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 1% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 4.3% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (93.2%) 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 | 39.4% | 63.3% | 23.9% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 29.9% | -12.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 5.1% | -8.9% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around SM5 2BY this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 7.4% | -17.7% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 8% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 13% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.7% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 51.5% | 36.8% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 70.8% | 58.2% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -23.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 76.1% | 68.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 10.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 12.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 68.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 20% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 1.7% | -15.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durand Close was 48.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.9% lower than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Durand Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178 Durand Close, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,637 | 2010-07-08 | £234,080 |
| 152 Durand Close, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,313 | 2009-06-17 | £205,158 |
SM5 2BY 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 | 164 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| 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 | 552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culvers House Primary School Orchard Avenue , CR4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 2out of 4 | 619 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Junior School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Infants' School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackbridge Primary School Hackbridge Road , SM6 7AX | 3out of 4 | 724 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 | 1,803 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,331 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 | 756 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,390 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 | 1,803 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 2,931 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,583 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 | 1,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,370 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 | 4,524 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 | 486 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 486 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor School Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 600 yd | |
| Georges Cafe | 408 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 752 yd | |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen | Carshalton Boys Sports College, Winchcombe Road | 756 yd | |
| Supafood | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 784 yd | |
| Play At The Bridge | Hackbridge Hall, London Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 722 yd | |
| Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 784 yd | |
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Express | 70 London Road, Mitcham Junction | 748 yd | |
| PFC Grill | 72 London Road, Mitcham Junction | 748 yd | |
| Grill House | 394 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 752 yd | |
| Circle Kebab And Pizza | 406 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 752 yd | |
| Equinox Fish Bar | 150 London Road, Hackbridge | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 168 London Road, Hackbridge | 806 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Hackbridge Primary School HACKBRIDGE ROAD | 727 yd | |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 802 yd | |
| Poulter Park Watermead Lane | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,052 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.