West Street is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2NR 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 West Street, Carshalton, SM5 2NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2NP, SM5 2NT, SM5 2HG, SM5 2QU, SM5 2HN, SM5 2NS, SM5 2HH, SM5 2HJ, SM5 2JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM5 2NR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 52.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 47.7% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 34.4% | 39.4% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 42.1% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 49.8% | 49% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 36.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 10.9% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 14.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 7.3% | -11.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 8.5% | -11.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 53.1% | 25.6% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 8% | 1.2% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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 | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 75.1% | 70% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 76.9% 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 | 81.4% | 76.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 77.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 0.3% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 64.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% lower than the St Helier East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Street has the 21st lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in St Helier East and the 247th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118A West Street, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-12-16 | £501,930 |
| 124A West Street, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2020-10-14 | £343,668 |
| 126 West Street, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2019-11-08 | £585,386 |
| 118B West Street, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £433,000 | 2019-04-26 | £524,272 |
| 94 West Street, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2018-04-09 | £619,506 |
SM5 2NR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2NR 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , Harris Junior Academy Carshalton SM5 2NS | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 3out of 4 | 359 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 1out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infants School West Street , SM5 2PT | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior School Shorts Road , SM5 2PB | 4out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3out of 4 | 121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,584 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 2,288 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moo And Bean | 4 William Street, Carshalton | 278 yd | |
| The Ginger Italian | 6 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 287 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | 10 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 287 yd | |
| Nana Bs | 24 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 306 yd | |
| El's Cafe | 3 Nightingale Road, Carshalton | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 92 yd | |
| The Hope | 48 West Street, Carshalton | 334 yd | |
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 366 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 419 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Leaf | 43 North Street, Carshalton | 92 yd | |
| The Best Kebab | 45 North Street, Carshalton | 92 yd | |
| Emperor's Kitchen | 1 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton | 196 yd | |
| Francis Richards | Carshalton Railway Station, Station Approach | 226 yd | |
| Kebab World | 3 Kings Parade, Wrythe Lane | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 136 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 286 yd |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 691 yd | |
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 778 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 | 96.6% |
| 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 | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.