Banstead Road is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 3NR 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 Banstead Road, Carshalton, SM5 3NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 3NS, SM5 3QS, SM5 3QY, SM5 3SB, SM5 3QR, SM5 3RA, SM5 3SD, SM5 3QZ, SM5 3RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM5 3NR has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.5% | 49% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 3NR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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 | 23.3% | 24.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.1% | 63.3% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 43.7% | 52.9% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 35.2% | -7.0% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 10% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 15.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 46.3% | 14.2% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 85.2% | 79.2% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 87.1% | 87.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 87% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 0% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banstead Road was 68.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Banstead Road has the 49th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 228th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-11-17 | £856,364 |
| 18 Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £855,000 | 2022-08-12 | £832,591 |
| 20 Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-06-22 | £754,688 |
| 12 Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2022-03-16 | £720,347 |
| 6A Banstead Road, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-11-24 | £772,107 |
SM5 3NR 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's RC Junior School Shorts Road , SM5 2PB | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infants School West Street , SM5 2PT | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Junior School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Infants School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR | 4out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeches Cafe | 50 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 263 yd | |
| La Banca | 52-54 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 291 yd | |
| Saint Martins | 97 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 330 yd | |
| Tino's Tasty Italian Restaurant Limited | 1 - 3 Bridge House, Beeches Avenue | 333 yd | |
| Sakura Indian | 4 Beeches Avenue, Carshalton | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Castle | 378 Carshalton Road, Carshalton | 432 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound Hotel, 2 High Street | 864 yd | |
| The Racehorse Public House | The Racehorse, 17 West Street | 903 yd | |
| The Hope | 48 West Street, Carshalton | 1,025 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Express | 6 Station Approach, Gordon Road | 318 yd | |
| The Love Kebab And Pizza | 75 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 330 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 67 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 330 yd | |
| Chopstick House | 64 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 345 yd | |
| Hillside Kebab | 302 Carshalton Road, Carshalton | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 89-91 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 349 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 132 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 608 yd |
| Carshalton Lawn Tennis Club Beeches Avenue | tennis courts | 619 yd |
| Sutton Highfields Lawn Tennis Club Mayfield Road | tennis courts | 802 yd |
| Stanley Park Stanley Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School HARBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 996 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,032 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.