Wales Avenue is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 3QT 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 Wales Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 3QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 3QU, SM5 3QX, SM5 3QP, SM5 3QR, SM5 3QN, SM5 3QS, SM5 3QB, SM5 3QE, SM5 3QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 3QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.4% | 39.2% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 44.9% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 54.1% | 47.9% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 41.3% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.2% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3QT this area, 9.6% 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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 9.6% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 17.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 43.3% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 6.8% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 78.6% | 73.7% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 81.5% | 75.8% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 75.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 15.7% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 0.2% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wales Avenue was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wales Avenue has the 51st lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 214th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 270.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Wales Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-07-28 | £683,491 |
| 38 Wales Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-06-30 | £756,263 |
| 25 Wales Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2021-03-30 | £662,721 |
| 27 Wales Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2020-11-12 | £704,492 |
| 34 Wales Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2017-09-28 | £804,007 |
SM5 3QT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3QT 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 | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,232 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 | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infants School West Street , SM5 2PT | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , Harris Junior Academy Carshalton SM5 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,177 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 | 435 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,250 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR | 4out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 1,746 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Well | Highfield Hall, 320 Carshalton Road | 170 yd | |
| Cafe Prazeres 2 | 215 Carshalton Road, Carshalton | 213 yd | |
| Sweet Cuppa | 17 The Parade, Beynon Road | 378 yd | |
| The Pop-up Cafe | 12 The Parade, Beynon Road | 403 yd | |
| Beeches Cafe | 50 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Castle | 378 Carshalton Road, Carshalton | 293 yd | |
| The Racehorse Public House | The Racehorse, 17 West Street | 706 yd | |
| The Greyhound | The Greyhound Hotel, 2 High Street | 735 yd | |
| The Hope | 48 West Street, Carshalton | 819 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Kebab | 302 Carshalton Road, Carshalton | 171 yd | |
| Wokpapa | 6 The Parade, Beynon Road | 402 yd | |
| Station Express | 6 Station Approach, Gordon Road | 563 yd | |
| The Love Kebab And Pizza | 75 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 568 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 67 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 89-91 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 587 yd | |
| Tesco | 10 Lower Road, Sutton | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 398 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Carshalton Lawn Tennis Club Beeches Avenue | tennis courts | 878 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| Sutton Highfields Lawn Tennis Club Mayfield Road | tennis courts | 931 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 969 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,007 yd |
| Stanley Park Stanley Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 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 | 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.