Lavender Close is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 3EH 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 Lavender Close, Carshalton, SM5 3EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 7NX, SM5 3EF, SM5 3AB, SM6 0TT, SM6 7NU, SM5 3AA, SM6 0TX, SM6 0TU, SM6 0AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM5 3EH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 3EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 51.6% | 43.7% | -7.9% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 36.9% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 53.1% | 51.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 13.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.2% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 36.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 68.9% | 70.8% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 69.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 69.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 12.1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 10.6% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 70.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 13% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 11.1% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 3.8% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Close was 124.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.5% higher than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lavender Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 128 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 93rd highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Lavender Close, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-09-20 | £305,950 |
| 1 Lavender Close, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-10-09 | £318,628 |
| 15 Lavender Close, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2023-06-07 | £138,863 |
| 5 Lavender Close, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,500 | 2022-11-04 | £324,784 |
| 29 Lavender Close, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-09-24 | £324,058 |
SM5 3EH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 3EH 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 | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 2,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,357 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 | 313 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | - not rated | 313 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Junior School Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School , Bute Road SM6 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | - not rated | 836 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,566 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 | 566 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,127 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,566 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,810 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,629 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,645 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 | 974 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 5,016 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 | 550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Foundation School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 2,011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matte Black Cafe | 23 Manor Road, Wallington | 171 yd | |
| Jerk N Jollof | 37 Manor Road, Wallington | 171 yd | |
| Korykos Restaurant | 29 - 31 Manor Road, Wallington | 171 yd | |
| Sutton Night Watch Homeless | 35 Manor Road, Wallington | 196 yd | |
| The Café At Westcroft | Westcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft Road | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes Head Hotel | 6 Manor Road, Wallington | 119 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 471 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 610 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 693 yd | |
| The Star Wallington | The Star, 89 Manor Road | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamble Kitchen | 1 Manor Road, Wallington | 171 yd | |
| Hot Grills Peri Peri And Pizza | 387 Croydon Road, Wallington | 198 yd | |
| Carshalton Charcoal Grill | 138 High Street, Carshalton | 296 yd | |
| Chipsmiths Fish And Chips | 106 High Street, Carshalton | 296 yd | |
| Piccolos | 12 Butter Hill, Wallington | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 296 yd | |
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 694 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 773 yd | |
| Lidl | 16-18 Beddington Gardens, Wallington | 975 yd | |
| Iceland | 84 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 1,007 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 296 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 545 yd |
| Wallington County Grammar School WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL CROYDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,022 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.