South Avenue is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 4LG 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 South Avenue, Carshalton, SM5 4LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 4LQ, SM5 4NG, SM5 4LE, SM5 4NH, SM5 4LF, SM5 3JJ, SM5 4NQ, SM5 3JG, SM5 4LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM5 4LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48% | 48.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 4LG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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% | 33% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 53% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 51.4% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 32.4% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17.3% | 16.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 6.4% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.8% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 41.3% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85% | 82.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 89.9% | 82.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 82.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.9% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Avenue was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% higher than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Avenue has the 46th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 213th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 South Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-05-07 | £514,736 |
| 4 South Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2023-12-19 | £437,397 |
| 9 South Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-10-28 | £431,504 |
| 8 South Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £431,000 | 2021-06-11 | £475,331 |
| 18 South Avenue, Carshalton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-03-26 | £417,388 |
SM5 4LG 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,153 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 | 121 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Infants School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 4out of 4 | 121 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior School Shorts Road , SM5 2PB | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 656 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton House School Banstead Road South , Sutton SM2 5LH | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 2,062 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Park Infant School | Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 158 yd | |
| Millers Kitchen | 138 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 169 yd | |
| Church Of The Good Shepherd | Queen Mary's Avenue, Carshalton | 436 yd | |
| Mohini Balti House | 15A Gordon Road, Carshalton | 570 yd | |
| Love Daniela Tea Room And Coffee's | 2 Beeches Avenue, Carshalton | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon City | 45 Stanley Road, Carshalton | 62 yd | |
| Melexie's Grill | 111 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 100 yd | |
| Full Wing Chinese Takeaway | 109 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 100 yd | |
| Millennium Fish Bar | 150 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 169 yd | |
| Tasty Pizza | 1 Gordon Road, Carshalton | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 132 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 169 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 89-91 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Park Stanley Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 267 yd |
| Stanley Park High School (Closed) Stanley Park Road | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Carshalton Lawn Tennis Club Beeches Avenue | tennis courts | 567 yd |
| Stanley Park High School ROMAN WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| St Patricks Church ST PATRICKS CHURCH ST PATRICKS CHURCH PARK HILL ROAD | 890 yd | |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School HARBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wallington) STANLEY PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,081 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.