Banstead Road is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 3NL 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 Banstead Road, Carshalton, SM5 3NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 3NP, SM5 3NW, SM5 3LQ, SM5 3LL, SM2 5HS, SM2 5HR, SM2 5HX, SM5 3NQ, SM5 3LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 3NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3NL 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.3% | 28.5% | -5.8% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 60.3% | 5.3% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 58% | 54.1% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 36.5% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 6.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 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 Levels | 17.8% | 13.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 15.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 48.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83.8% | 79.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 84.1% | 80% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 80.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 14% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 0.8% | -9.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banstead Road was 71.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Banstead Road has the 36th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Belmont and the 212th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56C Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2024-11-29 | £155,391 |
| 70 Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2017-09-15 | £53,429 |
| 56B Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2005-12-12 | £233,236 |
| 56B Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2002-11-29 | £260,972 |
| 56C Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2002-11-25 | £184,932 |
SM5 3NL 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 3NL 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | 4out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Infants School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Junior School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Infants' School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | - not rated | 846 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,916 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 5,313 yd | Community school | 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 Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stanley Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park High Damson Way , SM5 4NS | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School for Boys Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,916 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,853 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,916 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 5,313 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 | 1,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 5,032 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,183 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Individual Tuition Service Education Dept, Drapers Buildings , Orchard Hill SM5 4NR | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stowford College 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton House School 67 Banstead Road South , Surrrey SM2 5LH | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Greenholm School 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 1,430 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Martins | 97 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 52 yd | |
| La Banca | 52-54 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 56 yd | |
| Beeches Luncheon Club | Church Hall, Carshalton Beeches Baptist Free Church | 56 yd | |
| Spill The Beans Coffee Shop | Church Hall, Carshalton Beeches Baptist Free Church | 56 yd | |
| Beeches Cafe | 50 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 83 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Castle | 378 Carshalton Road, Carshalton | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstick House | 64 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 2 yd | |
| The Love Kebab And Pizza | 75 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 52 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 67 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 52 yd | |
| Station Express | 6 Station Approach, Gordon Road | 355 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza | 1 Gordon Road, Carshalton | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 89-91 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 54 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 132 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Lawn Tennis Club Beeches Avenue | tennis courts | 416 yd |
| Sutton Highfields Lawn Tennis Club Mayfield Road | tennis courts | 523 yd |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School HARBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Stanley Park Stanley Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 876 yd |
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 950 yd |
| Sutton Tennis And Squash Club DEVONSHIRE ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 1,061 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.