Sweet Briar Avenue is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2FW is located in the The Wrythe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 2017-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sweet Briar Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 2FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2BX, SM5 2FP, SM5 2FL, SM5 2FN, SM5 2BU, SM5 2FG, SM5 2BY, SM5 2BT, SM5 2FH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 2FW 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 2FW, 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 2FW 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 Sweet Briar Avenue 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.
Sweet Briar Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sweet Briar Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-11-13 | £336,044 |
| 30 Sweet Briar Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-06-30 | £337,094 |
| 20 Sweet Briar Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-01-09 | £347,760 |
| 32 Sweet Briar Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-01-29 | £367,794 |
| 30 Sweet Briar Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £330,000 | 2017-08-24 | £351,466 |
SM5 2FW 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 | 632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,270 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 | 547 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Junior School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Infants' School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culvers House Primary School Orchard Avenue , CR4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackbridge Primary School Hackbridge Road , SM6 7AX | 3out of 4 | 713 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 | 1,838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,339 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 | 705 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,346 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 | 1,838 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,020 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty County Middle School Western Road , CR4 3EB | - not rated | 3,669 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 | 1,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,365 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,372 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 | 4,608 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 | 548 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 548 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor School Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH | - not rated | 2,239 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 | 569 yd | |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen | Carshalton Boys Sports College, Winchcombe Road | 705 yd | |
| Georges Cafe | 408 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 800 yd | |
| Play At The Bridge | Hackbridge Hall, London Road | 809 yd | |
| Supafood | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 712 yd | |
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 832 yd | |
| Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox Fish Bar | 150 London Road, Hackbridge | 785 yd | |
| Mega Kebab | 152 London Road, Hackbridge | 785 yd | |
| Jhorna Tandoori | 148 London Road, Hackbridge | 785 yd | |
| Olives Peri Peri | 164 London Road, Hackbridge | 786 yd | |
| Grill House | 394 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 168 London Road, Hackbridge | 806 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 722 yd | |
| Hackbridge Primary School HACKBRIDGE ROAD | 723 yd | |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 965 yd |
| Poulter Park Watermead Lane | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 81 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.