Arlington Drive is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2EX 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 Arlington Drive, Carshalton, SM5 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2EU, SM5 2AL, SM5 2AJ, SM5 2LR, SM5 2BL, SM5 2BP, SM5 2LP, SM5 2EY, SM5 2BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 2EX 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 Arlington Drive was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the St Helier East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arlington Drive has the 11th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in St Helier East and the 201st lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Arlington Drive, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-07-11 | £349,776 |
| 34 Arlington Drive, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-09-20 | £493,066 |
| 50 Arlington Drive, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-09-15 | £382,377 |
| 6 Arlington Drive, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-11-11 | £406,161 |
| 98 Arlington Drive, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-11-07 | £367,013 |
SM5 2EX 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 2EX 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 | 992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,950 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 | 252 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 1out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culvers House Primary School Orchard Avenue , CR4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackbridge Primary School Hackbridge Road , SM6 7AX | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,970 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 | 796 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 2,309 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Foundation special 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 | 478 yd | |
| Nana Bs | 24 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 494 yd | |
| The Ginger Italian | 6 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 513 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | 10 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 513 yd | |
| El's Cafe | 3 Nightingale Road, Carshalton | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 450 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 772 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 780 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Fried Chicken | 9 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 478 yd | |
| Pearl China | 11 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 478 yd | |
| Wrythe Green Fishbar | 26 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 513 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 14 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 513 yd | |
| Emperor's Kitchen | 1 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 890 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 168 London Road, Hackbridge | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 436 yd | |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 591 yd |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Hackbridge Primary School HACKBRIDGE ROAD | 807 yd | |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.