Home Close is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2LT 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 Home Close, Carshalton, SM5 2LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2LN, SM5 2LL, SM5 2LP, SM5 2LS, SM5 2LW, SM5 2LF, SM5 2LG, SM5 2LR, SM5 2EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM5 2LT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.7% | 48.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 37.7% | 39.1% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 47.1% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 35.7% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 22.4% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 8.2% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 34.4% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.3% | 87.5% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 95.1% | 89.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 89.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Home Close was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% higher than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Home Close has the 26th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 203rd highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Home Close, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,500 | 2024-05-23 | £437,692 |
| 12 Home Close, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-03-31 | £519,231 |
| 8 Home Close, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-03-26 | £536,860 |
| 13 Home Close, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2019-11-12 | £573,501 |
| 1 Home Close, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £439,000 | 2019-08-30 | £566,558 |
SM5 2LT 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,962 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 | 490 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Junior School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Infants' School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary School Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | - not rated | 544 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 | 2,235 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,542 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 | 683 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | - not rated | 744 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,303 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 | 2,235 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,610 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,124 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 | 431 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,312 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 | 5,130 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 577 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,872 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 2,075 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nana Bs | 24 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 296 yd | |
| El's Cafe | 3 Nightingale Road, Carshalton | 297 yd | |
| Sofra | 1 Nightingale Road, Carshalton | 297 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 13 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 312 yd | |
| The Ginger Italian | 6 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 234 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 566 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 813 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 820 yd | |
| The Hope | 48 West Street, Carshalton | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Fried Chicken | 9 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 312 yd | |
| Pearl China | 11 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 312 yd | |
| Wrythe Green Fishbar | 26 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 315 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 14 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 315 yd | |
| Emperor's Kitchen | 1 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 899 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 168 London Road, Hackbridge | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 370 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 447 yd | |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 686 yd |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Hackbridge Primary School HACKBRIDGE ROAD | 857 yd | |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.