Johnsons Close is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2LU 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 Johnsons Close, Carshalton, SM5 2LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2LF, SM5 2DH, SM5 2LG, SM5 2EL, SM5 2LX, SM5 2LY, SM5 2LS, SM5 2DQ, SM5 2LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM5 2LU 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 Johnsons Close was 80.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% higher than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Johnsons Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 178th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8A Johnsons Close, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2025-03-21 | £333,613 |
| 14 Johnsons Close, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2024-08-09 | £655,863 |
| 8B Johnsons Close, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2024-02-28 | £232,987 |
| 7 Johnsons Close, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-02-09 | £554,113 |
| 5 Johnsons Close, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £602,750 | 2024-01-29 | £627,432 |
SM5 2LU 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 | 1,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,977 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 | 546 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 1out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 3out of 4 | 584 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 | 620 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackbridge Primary School Hackbridge Road , SM6 7AX | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 5,272 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 | 5,154 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 | 1,159 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El's Cafe | 3 Nightingale Road, Carshalton | 226 yd | |
| Sofra | 1 Nightingale Road, Carshalton | 226 yd | |
| Nana Bs | 24 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 315 yd | |
| The Ginger Italian | 6 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 329 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | 10 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 209 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 494 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 673 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 757 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrythe Green Fishbar | 26 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 329 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 14 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 329 yd | |
| Royal Fried Chicken | 9 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 380 yd | |
| Pearl China | 11 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 380 yd | |
| Emperor's Kitchen | 1 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 812 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 168 London Road, Hackbridge | 875 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 273 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 621 yd | |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 668 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 755 yd |
| Hackbridge Primary School HACKBRIDGE ROAD | 806 yd | |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 861 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 938 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.