Lakin Close is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 3DU is located in the Carshalton Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 2012-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lakin Close, Carshalton, SM5 3DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 3DW, SM5 3AE, SM5 3DN, SM5 3BH, SM5 3BW, SM5 3BA, SM5 3BB, SM5 3DL, SM5 3DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM5 3DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 52.3% | 53% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 3DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 38.2% | 44.2% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 37.6% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 11.2% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 43.6% | 48.7% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 12.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -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 | 25.1% | 13.9% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 18% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 41.6% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 9.7% | 0% | -9.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 85.9% | 76.3% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -5.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 82.6% | 78.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 78.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 14.1% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 0.6% | -6.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.6% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakin Close was 202.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 189.7% higher than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lakin Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 41st highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.1%.

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 Lakin Close, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2024-10-30 | £631,917 |
| 1 Lakin Close, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, a newly built property | £613,000 | 2013-09-20 | £1,041,548 |
| 6 Lakin Close, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £485,000 | 2012-11-20 | £906,209 |
| 5 Lakin Close, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £430,000 | 2012-11-19 | £803,443 |
| 3 Lakin Close, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £415,000 | 2012-11-02 | £765,727 |
SM5 3DU 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,613 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 | 156 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior School Shorts Road , SM5 2PB | 4out of 4 | 481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infants School West Street , SM5 2PT | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , Harris Junior Academy Carshalton SM5 2NS | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,997 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 | 767 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR | 4out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints C Of E Primary School Kitchen | All Saints Church Of England Primary School, Rotherfield Road | 30 yd | |
| Blue Bengal | 140-142 High Street, Carshalton | 71 yd | |
| Il Laghetto | 100 High Street, Carshalton | 71 yd | |
| Indian Oasis | 98 High Street, Carshalton | 75 yd | |
| JJ Cafe Pie And Mash | Unit E, 31-33 High Street | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 156 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound Hotel, 2 High Street | 413 yd | |
| Dukes Head Hotel | 6 Manor Road, Wallington | 452 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 479 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Charcoal Grill | 138 High Street, Carshalton | 75 yd | |
| Chipsmiths Fish And Chips | 106 High Street, Carshalton | 75 yd | |
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 68 High Street, Carshalton | 156 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 70 High Street, Carshalton | 156 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 21 High Street, Carshalton | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 75 yd | |
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 784 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 864 yd | |
| Lidl | 16-18 Beddington Gardens, Wallington | 995 yd | |
| Iceland | 84 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 224 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 260 yd |
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 369 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 400 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 810 yd |
| Wallington County Grammar School WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL CROYDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 947 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 953 yd |
| Stanley Park High School (Closed) Stanley Park Road | health and fitness suite | 1,043 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 | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| 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.