Culvers Way is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2LP 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 Culvers Way, Carshalton, SM5 2LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2EU, SM5 2LT, SM5 2LR, SM5 2EX, SM5 2LN, SM5 2LL, SM5 2BP, SM5 2AL, SM5 2LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM5 2LP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.2% | 49.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 32.4% | 37.6% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 47.4% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (86%) 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 | 55.1% | 51.4% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 27.1% | 34.6% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.6% | 18.7% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.5% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 18.7% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 26% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 7.8% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.2% | 75.6% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 90.5% | 79.2% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 89.5% | 79% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 0% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 7.8% | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Culvers Way was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.1% lower than the St Helier East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Culvers Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in St Helier East and the 121st lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Culvers Way, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-02-23 | £667,287 |
| 76 Culvers Way, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2018-12-06 | £515,200 |
| 80 Culvers Way, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-01-26 | £434,157 |
| 82 Culvers Way, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,750 | 2013-05-03 | £451,320 |
| 66 Culvers Way, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2010-08-04 | £665,730 |
SM5 2LP 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 2LP 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,877 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 | 259 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 1out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , Harris Junior Academy Carshalton SM5 2NS | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackbridge Primary School Hackbridge Road , SM6 7AX | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Community school | 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 | 514 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,706 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 | 5,082 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 | 918 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 2,556 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 | 359 yd | |
| Nana Bs | 24 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 370 yd | |
| The Ginger Italian | 6 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 388 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | 10 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 388 yd | |
| El's Cafe | 3 Nightingale Road, Carshalton | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 328 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 656 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 824 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 926 yd | |
| The Hope | 48 West Street, Carshalton | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Fried Chicken | 9 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 359 yd | |
| Pearl China | 11 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 359 yd | |
| Wrythe Green Fishbar | 26 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 388 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 14 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 388 yd | |
| Emperor's Kitchen | 1 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 926 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 168 London Road, Hackbridge | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 391 yd | |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 754 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Hackbridge Primary School HACKBRIDGE ROAD | 863 yd | |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 1,016 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 292.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.