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

Nearby postcodes are: SM5 3LF, SM5 3SE, SM5 3LQ, SM5 3SF, SM5 3RA, SM5 3LL, SM5 3NP, SM5 3SD, SM5 3LW.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 3LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.3%50.3%1.0% 51.0% -0.7%
Male50.7%49.7%-1.0% 49.0% 0.7%

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 3LB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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)
Single34.3%28.5%-5.8% 37.9% -9.4%
Married: Opposite sex55%60.3%5.3% 44.2% 16.1%
Married: Same sex0.6%0%-0.6% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated1.6%3%1.4% 2.2% 0.8%
Divorced4.5%5%0.5% 9.1% -4.1%
Widowed3.9%3.3%-0.6% 6.1% -2.8%

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 (90.6%) 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 health58%54.1%-3.9% 48.4% 5.7%
Good health31.9%36.5%4.6% 33.6% 2.9%
Fair health8.6%6.6%-2.0% 12.7% -6.1%
Bad health0.8%2%1.2% 4.0% -2.0%
Very bad health0.8%0.8%0.0% 1.2% -0.4%

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.

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 48.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications8.4%11.2%2.8% 18.2% -7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.3%6.3%-5.0% 9.6% -3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.8%13.9%-3.9% 13.4% 0.5%
Apprenticeship3.2%3.3%0.1% 5.3% -2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.3%15.2%3.9% 16.9% -1.7%
Degree or Similar42.4%48.2%5.8% 33.8% 14.4%
Other5.5%2%-3.5% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.1% -0.8%
Chinese1.8%2.3%0.5% 0.7% 1.6%
Indian4.4%5.4%1.0% 3.1% 2.3%
Pakistani1.8%0.3%-1.5% 2.7% -2.4%
Other Asian1.6%1%-0.6% 1.6% -0.6%
Black African1.8%3.6%1.8% 2.5% 1.1%
Black Caribbean0.8%2.8%2.0% 1.0% 1.8%
Mixed White and Asian1.6%1.3%-0.3% 0.8% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other1%1.3%0.3% 0.8% 0.5%
White83.8%79.3%-4.5% 81.4% -2.1%
Arab0%0.5%0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
Other0.8%1.5%0.7% 1.6% -0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80% 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 Kingdom84.1%80%-4.1% 83.2% -3.2%
European Union5.2%4.1%-1.1% 6.1% -2.0%
Rest of Europe0%1.5%1.5% 0.8% 0.7%
Africa3.7%5.1%1.4% 2.7% 2.4%
Middle East and Asia5%5.3%0.3% 5.6% -0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.6%2.8%1.2% 1.3% 1.5%
Oceania0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.3% 0.2%
British Overseas0.3%0.8%0.5% 0.0% 0.8%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK83%80.6%-2.4% 83.2% -2.6%
10+ Years1.8%14%12.2% 9.8% 4.2%
5-10 Years2.3%3.6%1.3% 2.9% 0.7%
2-5 Years2.6%1%-1.6% 2.2% -1.2%
Less than 2 years10.2%0.8%-9.4% 1.9% -1.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85% 76.7% 8.3%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Spain1% 0.4% 0.6%
Lithuania2.3% 0.3% 2.0%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Central and Western Africa0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Eastern Asia0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
South-East Asia1% 0.2% 0.8%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held6.4% 13.5% -7.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion38.9% 37.2% 1.7%
Christian47.6% 46.2% 1.4%
Hindu4.3% 1.7% 2.6%
Muslim3.3% 6.5% -3.2%
Not answered5.9% 6.0% -0.1%

Safety

Is Beeches Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beeches Avenue was 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Beeches Avenue has the 34th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 225th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£73,200
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SM5 3LB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Beeches Avenue are based on 100 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 Beeches Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 3LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for SM5 3LB

Average Price
£409,463
Semi-Detached
£654,671
Terraced
£441,518
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£211,186
Other
£667,385

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beeches Avenue

Average Price
£725,563
Semi-Detached
£818,664
Terraced
£418,495
Detached
£926,359
Flats/Maisonettes
£278,685
Other
£576,775

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Beeches AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
7 Beeches Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£525,0002023-09-22 £520,042
11 Beeches Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£712,0002019-05-09 £787,035
3C Beeches Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£221,0002019-03-05 £241,184
3E Beeches Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£185,0002018-05-04 £197,111
3C Beeches Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£149,0002015-10-30 £179,408
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SM5 3LB

Employment

SM5 3LB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3LB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee115
Retired50
Part-Time Employee49
Self-Employed44
Looking after home or family14
Student (economically inactive)13
Unemployed6
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Other5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles41
Financial and insurance activities27
Human health and social work activities26
Education23
Construction18
Information and communication16
Professional, scientific and technical activities13
Administrative and support service activities11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Other10
Accommodation and food service activities7
Transport and storage6
Manufacturing6
Real estate activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Wall Nursery School
Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF
4out of 4 2,302 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Spencer Nursery School
Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP
3out of 4 3,336 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Purley Nursery School
58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE
4out of 4 4,849 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barrow Hedges Primary School
Harbury Road , SM5 4LA
3out of 4 666 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Stanley Park Junior School
Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL
3out of 4 740 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Stanley Park Infants School
Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL
4out of 4 740 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's RC Junior School
Shorts Road , SM5 2PB
4out of 4 965 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Mary's RC Infants School
West Street , SM5 2PT
3out of 4 1,155 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 4 850 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Oaks Park High School
Damson Way , SM5 4NS
1out of 4 1,439 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Carshalton High School for Girls
West Street , SM5 2QX
3out of 4 1,494 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Sutton Grammar School
Manor Lane , SM1 4AS
4out of 4 1,614 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Overton Grange School
36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ
3out of 4 1,916 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service
Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR
4out of 4 1,169 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Orchard Hill College of Further Education
8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS
- not rated 1,359 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Seaton House School
Banstead Road South , Sutton SM2 5LH
- not rated 1,499 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Eagle House School Sutton
95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ
- not rated 1,580 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Collingwood School
3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD
- not rated 1,627 yd Other independent school Yes 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
Sakura Indian4 Beeches Avenue, Carshalton51 yd
Love Daniela Tea Room And Coffee's2 Beeches Avenue, Carshalton51 yd
Tino's Tasty Italian Restaurant Limited1 - 3 Bridge House, Beeches Avenue62 yd
Saint Martins97 Banstead Road, Carshalton208 yd
Beeches Cafe50 Banstead Road, Carshalton236 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Windsor Castle378 Carshalton Road, Carshalton694 yd
The GreyhoundThe Greyhound Hotel, 2 High Street1,071 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Station Express6 Station Approach, Gordon Road107 yd
The Love Kebab And Pizza75 Banstead Road, Carshalton208 yd
Master Fryer67 Banstead Road, Carshalton208 yd
Chopstick House64 Banstead Road, Carshalton260 yd
Tasty Pizza1 Gordon Road, Carshalton280 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Co-Operative89-91 Banstead Road, Carshalton212 yd
Sainsbury's132 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton670 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Carshalton Lawn Tennis Club
Beeches Avenue
tennis courts298 yd
Stanley Park
Stanley Park Road
grass pitches, tennis courts621 yd
Barrow Hedges Primary School
HARBURY ROAD
grass pitches654 yd
Sutton Highfields Lawn Tennis Club
Mayfield Road
tennis courts775 yd
St Philomena'S School
POUND STREET
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool896 yd
Stanley Park High School (Closed)
Stanley Park Road
health and fitness suite983 yd
Carshalton Park
Ruskin Road
tennis courts1,089 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 82.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 82.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 82.4%

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 speed79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed131.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

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