Ivydale Road is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2EZ 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 Ivydale Road, Carshalton, SM5 2EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2HE, SM5 2HA, SM5 2HD, SM5 2ES, SM5 2HB, SM5 2EP, SM5 2DD, SM5 2BE, SM5 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 2EZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 30.9% | 32.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 50% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 45.1% | 52.4% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.7% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.5% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 24.4% | 16.4% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.8% | 11.9% | -13.9% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.2% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 19.9% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 31.9% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 93.9% | 87.1% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 92.3% | 81.7% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 8.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 82% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivydale Road was 68.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% higher than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivydale Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 230th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Ivydale Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2024-11-15 | £540,985 |
| 6 Ivydale Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £507,100 | 2023-04-18 | £507,100 |
| 8 Ivydale Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £567,000 | 2020-10-27 | £646,755 |
| 3 Ivydale Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £294,950 | 2013-11-15 | £507,356 |
| 1 Ivydale Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2009-05-08 | £518,575 |
SM5 2EZ 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 3,178 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 | 520 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackbridge Primary School Hackbridge Road , SM6 7AX | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culvers House Primary School Orchard Avenue , CR4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 1out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 3out of 4 | 903 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 | 759 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 5,234 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 | 3out of 4 | 4,840 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 | 878 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 315 yd | |
| El's Cafe | 3 Nightingale Road, Carshalton | 542 yd | |
| Sofra | 1 Nightingale Road, Carshalton | 542 yd | |
| Nana Bs | 24 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 588 yd | |
| The Ginger Italian | 6 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 501 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 520 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 817 yd | |
| Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 937 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrythe Green Fishbar | 26 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 605 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 14 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 605 yd | |
| Royal Fried Chicken | 9 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 615 yd | |
| Pearl China | 11 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 615 yd | |
| Equinox Fish Bar | 150 London Road, Hackbridge | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 626 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 168 London Road, Hackbridge | 642 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hackbridge Primary School HACKBRIDGE ROAD | 560 yd | |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 598 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 688 yd | |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 971 yd |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 87.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.