Philips Close is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2FE is located in the Hackbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Philips Close, Carshalton, SM5 2FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2FD, SM5 2AY, CR4 4FD, SM6 7BD, SM5 2AZ, CR4 4FE, SM6 7BQ, SM5 2BA, SM6 7BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 2FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.6% | -0.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around SM5 2FE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 46.3% | 46.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 39.9% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.7% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 52.6% | 55.7% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 37.2% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 7.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around SM5 2FE this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 8.8% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 12.2% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 21% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 41.2% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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 | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 7.1% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 85.7% | 73% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 85.3% | 72% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 10.9% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 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 | 85% | 71.8% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 17.3% | 16.6% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.9% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Philips Close was 28.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% lower than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Philips Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 146th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Philips Close, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-04-16 | £210,000 |
| 20 Philips Close, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-12-13 | £255,401 |
| 13 Philips Close, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2024-07-30 | £238,262 |
| 15 Philips Close, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £241,000 | 2023-03-24 | £230,501 |
| 3 Philips Close, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-01-11 | £259,600 |
SM5 2FE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 2FE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 3,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,468 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 | 261 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackbridge Primary School Hackbridge Road , SM6 7AX | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 1out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | 3out of 4 | 1,364 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 | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 5,111 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 | 4,345 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 | 663 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 2,394 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 2,416 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 | 347 yd | |
| Play At The Bridge | Hackbridge Hall, London Road | 403 yd | |
| Supafood | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 459 yd | |
| Hackbridge Cafe Limited | 31 London Road, Hackbridge | 476 yd | |
| Dougies Play Cafe | 4 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 372 yd | |
| Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 459 yd | |
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox Fish Bar | 150 London Road, Hackbridge | 371 yd | |
| Mega Kebab | 152 London Road, Hackbridge | 371 yd | |
| Jhorna Tandoori | 148 London Road, Hackbridge | 371 yd | |
| Olives Peri Peri | 164 London Road, Hackbridge | 371 yd | |
| China Garden Express | 70 London Road, Mitcham Junction | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 168 London Road, Hackbridge | 430 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hackbridge Primary School HACKBRIDGE ROAD | 361 yd | |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 1,069 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 | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.