Bakers Gardens is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 2SF is located in the St Helier West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bakers Gardens, Carshalton, SM5 2SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 2EQ, SM5 2SU, SM5 2ER, SM5 2ET, SM5 2SE, SM5 1RN, SM5 2ST, SM5 2SS, SM5 2SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM5 2SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 53.8% | 52.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 36.5% | 37.9% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 47.9% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.5% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 53.5% | 48.9% | -4.6% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 39.4% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 14.5% | 13.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 11.8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 10.7% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 19.6% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 37.1% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.2% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 6% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 73.3% | 66.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 75.3% 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 | 81.5% | 75.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -7.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 1.7% | -3.8% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 13.9% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 75.1% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 1.1% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bakers Gardens was 22.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the St Helier East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bakers Gardens has the 5th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in St Helier East and the 87th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Bakers Gardens, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2026-02-20 | £450,000 |
| 44 Bakers Gardens, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £457,500 | 2026-02-16 | £457,500 |
| 63 Bakers Gardens, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-08-18 | £466,362 |
| 65 Bakers Gardens, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2024-12-18 | £410,381 |
| 54 Bakers Gardens, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-12-17 | £502,508 |
SM5 2SF 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,691 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 | 84 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Junior School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 84 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Infants' School Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | - not rated | 84 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary School Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | - not rated | 425 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 | 1,694 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 3,973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | - not rated | 173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 173 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 798 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,694 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 3,792 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 | 914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,143 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 | 5,131 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 | 802 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 802 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anchor School Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus and Lavender Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen | Carshalton Boys Sports College, Winchcombe Road | 174 yd | |
| Tudor Cafe | 127 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 418 yd | |
| H's Cafe | 111 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 498 yd | |
| Cinnamon | 13 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 609 yd | |
| Moo And Bean | 4 William Street, Carshalton | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 714 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 129 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 418 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 133 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 418 yd | |
| Royal Fried Chicken | 9 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 609 yd | |
| Pearl China | 11 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 609 yd | |
| Wrythe Green Fishbar | 26 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 175 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 266 yd | |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Wandle Valley School WELBECK ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Greenshaw High School GRENNELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 964 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| St Helier Open Space Tweeddale Road | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.