Mill Lane is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2JY is located in the Carshalton Central 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 Mill Lane, Carshalton, SM5 2JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2JZ, SM5 2LA, SM5 2JX, SM5 2LB, SM5 2JB, SM5 2TH, SM5 2LE, SM5 2JD, SM5 2HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM5 2JY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 49.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 36% | 38.3% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 45.9% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 14% | 11.3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 54.8% | 52.4% | -2.4% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 35.4% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 11.9% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 11.4% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 51.1% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 91.5% | 91.9% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 84.4% | 84.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 83.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 0.4% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 120.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% higher than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mill Lane has the 21st highest crime rate of 128 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 102nd highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Mill Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £634,500 | 2026-01-28 | £641,370 |
| 41 Mill Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2026-01-23 | £631,767 |
| 37 Mill Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £567,500 | 2023-09-08 | £607,740 |
| 27 Mill Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-05-19 | £509,354 |
| 9 Mill Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,500 | 2021-05-14 | £629,128 |
SM5 2JY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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 2JY 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,944 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | - not rated | 231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 4out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , SM5 2NS | - not rated | 323 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Junior School Camden Road , SM5 2NS | - not rated | 361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infants School West Street , SM5 2PT | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,008 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 5,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,008 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,621 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 | 403 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 456 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 1,924 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New ShangHai Pearl | 28 Beacon Grove, 31-33 High Street | 347 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Beacon Grove, 31-33 High Street | 368 yd | |
| Spilt Milk Food Bar | Unit C, 31-33 High Street | 374 yd | |
| JJ Cafe Pie And Mash | Unit E, 31-33 High Street | 388 yd | |
| Sassis In The Grove | The Grove Lodge, 1 High Street | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 1 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 191 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 373 yd | |
| The Hope | 48 West Street, Carshalton | 388 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mann O Salwa | 27 North Street, Carshalton | 210 yd | |
| Francis Richards | Carshalton Railway Station, Station Approach | 283 yd | |
| Curry Leaf | 43 North Street, Carshalton | 373 yd | |
| The Best Kebab | 45 North Street, Carshalton | 373 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 21 High Street, Carshalton | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 435 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 97 yd |
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 341 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 461 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 538 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 696 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 761 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 | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.0% |
| 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 | 3.4% |
| Median download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.