Acre Lane is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 3AA is located in the Wallington North 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 Acre Lane, Carshalton, SM5 3AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 3AB, SM5 2TG, SM5 2TZ, SM5 3DT, SM5 3EH, SM5 2AU, SM6 7NX, SM6 7NU, SM5 3EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 3AA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.7% | 1.2% | 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 vicinity of SM5 3AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 22.8% | -7.5% | 37.9% | -15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 61.6% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 57% | 56.2% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.5% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 10.4% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 2.8% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 14% | -8.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 16.4% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 48.4% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.8% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.6% | 80.8% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -0.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 87.5% | 77.8% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 8.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 79.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.6% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acre Lane was 65.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Acre Lane has the 52nd highest crime rate of 128 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 243rd highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Acre Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £451,000 | 2025-09-18 | £454,095 |
| 3 Acre Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £484,000 | 2024-06-13 | £533,908 |
| 9 Acre Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-03-25 | £461,390 |
| 29 Acre Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-02-01 | £609,338 |
| 47 Acre Lane, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2020-11-03 | £634,516 |
SM5 3AA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 3AA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | - not rated | 255 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | - not rated | 699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 4out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Junior School Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School , Bute Road SM6 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | - not rated | 647 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,020 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 | 3,440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,732 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,341 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,565 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,639 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 | 841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,341 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,885 yd | Further education | 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 | 660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 927 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Foundation School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Café At Westcroft | Westcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft Road | 99 yd | |
| Indian Oasis | 98 High Street, Carshalton | 207 yd | |
| Blue Bengal | 140-142 High Street, Carshalton | 214 yd | |
| Il Laghetto | 100 High Street, Carshalton | 214 yd | |
| All Saints C Of E Primary School Kitchen | All Saints Church Of England Primary School, Rotherfield Road | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes Head Hotel | 6 Manor Road, Wallington | 234 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 377 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 472 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 558 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound Hotel, 2 High Street | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Charcoal Grill | 138 High Street, Carshalton | 207 yd | |
| Chipsmiths Fish And Chips | 106 High Street, Carshalton | 207 yd | |
| Hot Grills Peri Peri And Pizza | 387 Croydon Road, Wallington | 289 yd | |
| Kamble Kitchen | 1 Manor Road, Wallington | 291 yd | |
| Piccolos | 12 Butter Hill, Wallington | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 207 yd | |
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 810 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 890 yd | |
| Lidl | 16-18 Beddington Gardens, Wallington | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 173 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 517 yd |
| Wallington County Grammar School WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL CROYDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 891 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,002 yd |
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,020 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.