West Street is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2PR 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 West Street, Carshalton, SM5 2PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2PY, SM5 2QB, SM5 2PS, SM5 2PT, SM5 2GN, SM5 2PZ, SM5 2HT, SM5 2QG, SM5 2PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM5 2PR has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 54.1% | 56.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 45.9% | 43.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 34.2% | 32.2% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 42.8% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 14.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 48.9% | 46.7% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 35% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 12.5% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 14.4% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 11.1% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 45.2% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 89.2% | 83.1% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 78.7% 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% | 78.7% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 78.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 0% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 103.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% higher than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Street has the 30th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 128th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Upper Courtyard, 44 West Street, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-03-31 | £543,801 |
| 3 Upper Courtyard, 44 West Street, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-02-07 | £569,379 |
| 56 West Street, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,500 | 2023-10-20 | £403,426 |
| 78 West Street, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £441,000 | 2023-03-20 | £435,583 |
| 72 West Street, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2022-12-16 | £432,199 |
SM5 2PR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2PR 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's RC Infants School West Street , SM5 2PT | 3out of 4 | 191 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , Harris Junior Academy Carshalton SM5 2NS | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior School Shorts Road , SM5 2PB | 4out of 4 | 403 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 1out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 228 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 2,295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywood Tearoom | Honeywood Museum, Honeywood Walk | 258 yd | |
| Bella Italia Coffee | 3 Westmead Corner, Carshalton | 351 yd | |
| Sassis In The Grove | The Grove Lodge, 1 High Street | 430 yd | |
| Galaxy Cafe | 80 High Street, Carshalton | 515 yd | |
| New ShangHai Pearl | 28 Beacon Grove, 31-33 High Street | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hope | 48 West Street, Carshalton | 13 yd | |
| The Racehorse Public House | The Racehorse, 17 West Street | 114 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 224 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound Hotel, 2 High Street | 346 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Richards | Carshalton Railway Station, Station Approach | 170 yd | |
| Mann O Salwa | 27 North Street, Carshalton | 182 yd | |
| Curry Leaf | 43 North Street, Carshalton | 366 yd | |
| The Best Kebab | 45 North Street, Carshalton | 366 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 21 High Street, Carshalton | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 40 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 329 yd |
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 411 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 740 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 | 74.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 74.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.4% |
| 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.