William Street is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2QE is located in the The Wrythe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 2005-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about William Street, Carshalton, SM5 2QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2RA, SM5 2QZ, SM5 2RD, SM5 2RQ, SM5 2QT, SM5 2RB, SM5 2QS, SM5 2RF, SM5 2DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 2QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.7% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46% | 48.3% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SM5 2QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 47.6% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 38.7% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 45.8% | 50% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.7% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.7% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 24.6% | 17.9% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 34.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 7.6% | 4.3% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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 | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 6.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 80.8% | 70.6% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 73.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 73.2% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 10% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 73.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 15.8% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 2.2% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 2.4% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Street was 223.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 151.7% higher than the St Helier East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
William Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in St Helier East and the 35th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 436.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Foundry Court, 67 William Street, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-08-30 | £265,497 |
| Flat 2 Foundry Court, 67 William Street, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-03-01 | £253,377 |
| Flat 7 Foundry Court, 67 William Street, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2019-08-09 | £269,027 |
| Flat 7 Foundry Court, 67 William Street, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2016-09-07 | £242,322 |
| Flat 5 Foundry Court, 67 William Street, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2015-04-08 | £235,291 |
SM5 2QE 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 2QE 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 | 136 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 1,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary School Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | - not rated | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , SM5 2NS | - not rated | 379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Junior School Camden Road , SM5 2NS | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | - not rated | 459 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 | 2,377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,449 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 | 245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | - not rated | 824 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,377 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,057 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 4,429 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 | 375 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 237 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor School Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moo And Bean | 4 William Street, Carshalton | 78 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 13 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 189 yd | |
| The Ginger Italian | 6 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 214 yd | |
| Sunshine Cafe | 10 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 214 yd | |
| Nana Bs | 24 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 314 yd | |
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 334 yd | |
| The Hope | 48 West Street, Carshalton | 557 yd | |
| The Racehorse Public House | The Racehorse, 17 West Street | 670 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab World | 3 Kings Parade, Wrythe Lane | 27 yd | |
| Emperor's Kitchen | 1 Wrythe Green Road, Carshalton | 78 yd | |
| Royal Fried Chicken | 9 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 189 yd | |
| Pearl China | 11 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 189 yd | |
| Wrythe Green Fishbar | 26 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 214 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 83 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 248 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 364 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 453 yd | |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 885 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.