Northwood Road is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 3JA is located in the Carshalton South & Clockhouse 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 Northwood Road, Carshalton, SM5 3JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 3EN, SM5 3JD, SM5 3JE, SM5 3JB, SM5 3HZ, SM5 3EP, SM5 3HN, SM5 3ES, SM5 3EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 3JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SM5 3JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.9% 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 | 21.5% | 22.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 64.9% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 20.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 59.7% | 58.9% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 31.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 7.3% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 10% | 11% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 8.8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 42.3% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 89.4% | 86.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 90.1% | 90% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 89.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 0.7% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.7% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northwood Road was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northwood Road has the 48th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 204th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Northwood Road, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2025-03-05 | £631,963 |
| 9 Northwood Road, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2023-10-27 | £763,160 |
| 34 Northwood Road, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £851,900 | 2022-12-15 | £836,316 |
| 20 Northwood Road, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £662,000 | 2022-08-09 | £644,649 |
| 25 Northwood Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £784,500 | 2022-08-01 | £761,612 |
SM5 3JA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Park Junior School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Infants School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 4out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior School Shorts Road , SM5 2PB | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infants School West Street , SM5 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 901 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 5,393 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 | 935 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton House School Banstead Road South , Sutton SM2 5LH | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 2,291 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millers Kitchen | 138 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 349 yd | |
| Stanley Park Infant School | Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 388 yd | |
| Mohini Balti House | 15A Gordon Road, Carshalton | 449 yd | |
| Church Fellowship Time Together And Community Cafe | Carshalton Methodist Church, Ruskin Road | 623 yd | |
| Tino's Tasty Italian Restaurant Limited | 1 - 3 Bridge House, Beeches Avenue | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Castle | 378 Carshalton Road, Carshalton | 843 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 906 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound Hotel, 2 High Street | 906 yd | |
| The Woodcote Flying Club | Woodcote Flying Club Ground Floor, Hillcrest House | 914 yd | |
| The Star Wallington | The Star, 89 Manor Road | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Fish Bar | 150 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 349 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza | 1 Gordon Road, Carshalton | 449 yd | |
| Full Wing Chinese Takeaway | 109 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 467 yd | |
| Melexie's Grill | 111 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 467 yd | |
| Dragon City | 45 Stanley Road, Carshalton | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 132 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 349 yd | |
| Lidl | 16-18 Beddington Gardens, Wallington | 807 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 862 yd | |
| Iceland | 84 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 864 yd | |
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Park Stanley Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 260 yd |
| Stanley Park High School (Closed) Stanley Park Road | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Carshalton Lawn Tennis Club Beeches Avenue | tennis courts | 794 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wallington) STANLEY PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| Wallington Hall (Closed) Stafford Road | 983 yd | |
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,028 yd |
| St Patricks Church ST PATRICKS CHURCH ST PATRICKS CHURCH PARK HILL ROAD | 1,087 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.