Ruskin Road is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 3DD 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 Ruskin Road, Carshalton, SM5 3DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 3BJ, SM5 3BP, SM5 3BL, SM5 3BN, SM5 3BH, SM5 3BS, SM5 3BW, SM5 3DE, SM5 3DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM5 3DD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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% | 52.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47% | 47.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 3DD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 32% | 31.2% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 53.8% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 54.9% | 57% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 32.4% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 14.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.5% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 51.3% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 89.9% | 86.4% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 90.8% | 85.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 85.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.2% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0.5% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruskin Road was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ruskin Road has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 224th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Ruskin Road, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2026-03-06 | £510,000 |
| 21C Ruskin Road, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-07-04 | £358,917 |
| 19A Ruskin Road, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2024-02-29 | £555,478 |
| 59 Ruskin Road, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-12-04 | £553,996 |
| 11A Ruskin Road, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-09 | £359,681 |
SM5 3DD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3DD 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,440 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 5,379 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 | 244 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | - not rated | 244 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior School Shorts Road , SM5 2PB | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infants School West Street , SM5 2PT | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | - not rated | 837 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 | 3,602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,602 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,105 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,530 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,974 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,128 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 | 1,034 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,977 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 5,047 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 | 653 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 997 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR | 4out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Individual Tuition Service Education Dept, Drapers Buildings , Orchard Hill SM5 4NR | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Fellowship Time Together And Community Cafe | Carshalton Methodist Church, Ruskin Road | 178 yd | |
| Galaxy Cafe | 80 High Street, Carshalton | 226 yd | |
| Wentworth Hall | 80 Ruskin Road, Carshalton | 229 yd | |
| All Saints C Of E Primary School Kitchen | All Saints Church Of England Primary School, Rotherfield Road | 251 yd | |
| Sassis In The Grove | The Grove Lodge, 1 High Street | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 226 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound Hotel, 2 High Street | 353 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 564 yd | |
| The Racehorse Public House | The Racehorse, 17 West Street | 625 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 68 High Street, Carshalton | 226 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 70 High Street, Carshalton | 226 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 21 High Street, Carshalton | 249 yd | |
| Carshalton Charcoal Grill | 138 High Street, Carshalton | 304 yd | |
| Chipsmiths Fish And Chips | 106 High Street, Carshalton | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 304 yd | |
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 791 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 864 yd | |
| Lidl | 16-18 Beddington Gardens, Wallington | 935 yd | |
| Iceland | 84 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 58 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 260 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 702 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Stanley Park High School (Closed) Stanley Park Road | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Stanley Park Stanley Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 932 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,003 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.