Cedar Close is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 3AW is located in the Carshalton Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 2014-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cedar Close, Carshalton, SM5 3AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 3HA, SM5 3DG, SM5 3EU, SM5 3HD, SM5 3HE, SM5 3BY, SM5 3EZ, SM5 3EP, SM5 3SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 3AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 51.8% | 5.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 53.7% | 48.2% | -5.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 3AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 31% | 33.3% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.4% | 52.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 46% | 54.7% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 38% | 31.5% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around SM5 3AW this area, 7.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 55%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 7.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 6.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.9% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.8% | 55% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 21.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.3% | 85.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 92% | 86.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 86.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Close was 35.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cedar Close has the 40th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 185th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Cedar Close, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £673,000 | 2018-06-30 | £775,842 |
| 8 Cedar Close, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2017-02-06 | £752,162 |
| 5 Cedar Close, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £537,000 | 2014-04-17 | £849,649 |
| 4 Cedar Close, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £516,000 | 2014-03-28 | £823,330 |
| 6 Cedar Close, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £675,000 | 2014-03-28 | £1,077,030 |
SM5 3AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,615 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 Junior School Shorts Road , SM5 2PB | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Junior School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Infants School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 4out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infants School West Street , SM5 2PT | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton House School Banstead Road South , Sutton SM2 5LH | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohini Balti House | 15A Gordon Road, Carshalton | 324 yd | |
| Church Fellowship Time Together And Community Cafe | Carshalton Methodist Church, Ruskin Road | 395 yd | |
| The Pop-up Cafe | 12 The Parade, Beynon Road | 405 yd | |
| Sweet Cuppa | 17 The Parade, Beynon Road | 445 yd | |
| Tino's Tasty Italian Restaurant Limited | 1 - 3 Bridge House, Beeches Avenue | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Castle | 378 Carshalton Road, Carshalton | 464 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound Hotel, 2 High Street | 617 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 712 yd | |
| The Racehorse Public House | The Racehorse, 17 West Street | 812 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Pizza | 1 Gordon Road, Carshalton | 324 yd | |
| Wokpapa | 6 The Parade, Beynon Road | 408 yd | |
| Station Express | 6 Station Approach, Gordon Road | 453 yd | |
| Millennium Fish Bar | 150 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 619 yd | |
| Full Wing Chinese Takeaway | 109 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 132 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 619 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 89-91 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 746 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 841 yd | |
| Lidl | 16-18 Beddington Gardens, Wallington | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Park Stanley Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 516 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 532 yd |
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Stanley Park High School (Closed) Stanley Park Road | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Carshalton Lawn Tennis Club Beeches Avenue | tennis courts | 764 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 191.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.