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Grosvenor Avenue is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 3EW 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 Grosvenor Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 3EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SM5 3EJ, SM5 3ET, SM5 3HN, SM5 3HQ, SM5 3ES, SM5 3DY, SM5 3HL, SM5 3DZ, SM6 0TN.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 3EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.9%51.1%0.2% 51.0% 0.1%
Male49.1%48.9%-0.2% 49.0% -0.1%

Partnership Status

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 3EW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single24.7%28.1%3.4% 37.9% -9.8%
Married: Opposite sex65.3%60.1%-5.2% 44.2% 15.9%
Married: Same sex0%1.4%1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.3%0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Separated1%0%-1.0% 2.2% -2.2%
Divorced5.7%3.8%-1.9% 9.1% -5.3%
Widowed3.3%6.3%3.0% 6.1% 0.2%

Health

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 (90.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.4%50.8%-3.6% 48.4% 2.4%
Good health33.7%39.9%6.2% 33.6% 6.3%
Fair health10.5%6.8%-3.7% 12.7% -5.9%
Bad health1.3%2.5%1.2% 4.0% -1.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 3EW this area, 8.7% 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 54.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications14%8.7%-5.3% 18.2% -9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.7%7.3%-3.4% 9.6% -2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.3%11.5%-1.8% 13.4% -1.9%
Apprenticeship2.3%3.8%1.5% 5.3% -1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.7%14.3%1.6% 16.9% -2.6%
Degree or Similar45.3%54.2%8.9% 33.8% 20.4%
Other1.7%0%-1.7% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.5%1.9%1.4% 0.7% 1.2%
Indian1.3%4.6%3.3% 3.1% 1.5%
Pakistani1.1%1.4%0.3% 2.7% -1.3%
Other Asian0%1.1%1.1% 1.6% -0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%1.1%0.6% 1.0% 0.1%
Other Black0.5%0%-0.5% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.8%1.9%1.1% 0.8% 1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.8%0%-0.8% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0%2.4%2.4% 0.8% 1.6%
White94.3%85.6%-8.7% 81.4% 4.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.4%87.7%-3.7% 83.2% 4.5%
European Union3.8%5.5%1.7% 6.1% -0.6%
Rest of Europe0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa0.3%0.3%0.0% 2.7% -2.4%
Middle East and Asia2.4%5.2%2.8% 5.6% -0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.3%0.8%-0.5% 1.3% -0.5%
Oceania0.5%0.3%-0.2% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.3%87.5%-2.8% 83.2% 4.3%
10+ Years0.3%9.5%9.2% 9.8% -0.3%
5-10 Years0%1.6%1.6% 2.9% -1.3%
2-5 Years0.8%0.8%0.0% 2.2% -1.4%
Less than 2 years8.6%0.5%-8.1% 1.9% -1.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom88.5% 76.7% 11.8%
Ireland1.9% 0.6% 1.3%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Eastern Asia1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Southern Asia0.3% 1.2% -0.9%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held6.6% 13.5% -6.9%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42.3% 37.2% 5.1%
Christian46.4% 46.2% 0.2%
Hindu1.1% 1.7% -0.6%
Muslim1.1% 6.5% -5.4%
Other religion1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Not answered8% 6.0% 2.0%

Safety

Is Grosvenor Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grosvenor Avenue was 27.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Grosvenor Avenue has the 30th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 136th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,900
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SM5 3EW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Grosvenor Avenue are based on 137 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sutton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Grosvenor Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 3EW

Estimated Average Property Prices for SM5 3EW

Average Price
£845,496
Semi-Detached
£826,485
Terraced
£679,320
Detached
£874,307
Flats/Maisonettes
£570,667
Other
£1,996,778

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grosvenor Avenue

Average Price
£799,820
Semi-Detached
£833,285
Terraced
£620,592
Detached
£807,767
Flats/Maisonettes
£422,731
Other
£1,955,351

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grosvenor AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
60 Grosvenor Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£945,0002024-07-16 £972,173
4 Grosvenor Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£800,0002022-09-30 £762,828
6 Grosvenor Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£930,0002022-03-18 £936,955
32 Grosvenor Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£705,0002021-04-23 £781,216
24 Grosvenor Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£600,0002021-03-04 £673,953
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SM5 3EW

Employment

SM5 3EW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee97
Retired73
Part-Time Employee36
Self-Employed27
Student (economically inactive)13
Other11
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Looking after home or family10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Unemployed4

Employment Industry

Education32
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security19
Professional, scientific and technical activities18
Human health and social work activities17
Construction17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles16
Information and communication15
Other12
Financial and insurance activities7
Administrative and support service activities6
Manufacturing4
Transport and storage4
Real estate activities3
Accommodation and food service activities2

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Spencer Nursery School
Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP
3out of 4 2,914 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF
4out of 4 3,111 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Purley Nursery School
58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE
4out of 4 4,197 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

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 4 611 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Stanley Park Junior School
Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL
3out of 4 682 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Stanley Park Infants School
Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL
4out of 4 682 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's RC Junior School
Shorts Road , SM5 2PB
4out of 4 746 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's RC Infants School
West Street , SM5 2PT
3out of 4 937 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 4 876 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Carshalton High School for Girls
West Street , SM5 2QX
3out of 4 1,341 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Wallington County Grammar School
Croydon Road , SM6 7PH
4out of 4 1,373 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Wallington High School for Girls
Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH
3out of 4 1,710 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Oaks Park High School
Damson Way , SM5 4NS
1out of 4 1,762 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Croydon College
Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX
- not rated 5,139 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Collingwood School
3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD
- not rated 664 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service
Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR
4out of 4 1,436 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Carew Academy
Church Road , SM6 7NH
3out of 4 2,153 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Sherwood Park School
Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP
3out of 4 2,174 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
Orchard Hill College of Further Education
8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS
- not rated 2,257 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Wentworth Hall80 Ruskin Road, Carshalton460 yd
Church Fellowship Time Together And Community CafeCarshalton Methodist Church, Ruskin Road493 yd
Cloverdale Court10 Stanley Park Road, Wallington601 yd
Library Garden CafeWallington Library, Shotfield621 yd
Millers Kitchen138 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton629 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Star WallingtonThe Star, 89 Manor Road690 yd
Coach And Horses12 High Street, Carshalton706 yd
Whispering Moon25 Ross Parade, Wallington726 yd
The Woodcote Flying ClubWoodcote Flying Club Ground Floor, Hillcrest House744 yd
The GreyhoundThe Greyhound Hotel, 2 High Street782 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Millennium Fish Bar150 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton629 yd
Golden Grill112 Manor Road, Wallington645 yd
Chicken World30 Woodcote Road, Wallington648 yd
Tasty Pizza1 Gordon Road, Carshalton685 yd
Manor Fish Bar77C Manor Road, Wallington698 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lidl16-18 Beddington Gardens, Wallington615 yd
Sainsbury's132 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton629 yd
Penge Food Centre120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington642 yd
Iceland84 Woodcote Road, Wallington676 yd
Tesco78 Woodcote Road, Wallington677 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Stanley Park High School (Closed)
Stanley Park Road
health and fitness suite381 yd
Carshalton Park
Ruskin Road
tennis courts428 yd
Stanley Park
Stanley Park Road
grass pitches, tennis courts551 yd
Pinks Gym (Closed)
9-11 9-11 High Street
health and fitness suite739 yd
Fit4Less (Wallington)
STANLEY PARK ROAD
health and fitness suite754 yd
Wallington Hall (Closed)
Stafford Road
836 yd
St Philomena'S School
POUND STREET
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,014 yd
Westcroft Leisure Centre
WESTCROFT ROAD
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool1,024 yd
Grove Park (Closed)
High Street
grass pitches1,043 yd
Carshalton Lawn Tennis Club
Beeches Avenue
tennis courts1,075 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed77.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed195.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.