Briar Banks is in Carshalton and in Sutton district. SM5 4QB is located in the Wallington South 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 Briar Banks, Carshalton, SM5 4QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM5 4PX, SM5 4QE, SM5 4PT, SM5 4PU, SM5 4PY, SM6 0RA, SM5 4LT, SM5 4QQ, SM5 4PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM5 4QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 52.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 45.5% | 47.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 4QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% 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 | 25.3% | 25.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 58% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 10.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 52.9% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 30.2% | -12.3% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 12.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.6% | 11.1% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 9.5% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.9% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 19.5% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 41.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94% | 88% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 88.7% | 85.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 85.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.7% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 0.6% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briar Banks was 12.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Briar Banks has the 6th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Briar Banks, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £493,400 | 2013-12-17 | £817,709 |
| 4 Briar Banks, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2012-11-19 | £786,433 |
| 2 Briar Banks, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 1996-11-15 | £645,812 |
| 5 Briar Banks, Carshalton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 1995-10-04 | £906,497 |
SM5 4QB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SM5 4QB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 94 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 3,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,362 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 | 849 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Infants School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 4out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | 3out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | 3out of 4 | 2,050 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 | 559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Free schools | 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 | 433 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton House School Banstead Road South , Sutton SM2 5LH | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 2,153 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Cafe - Dobbies Woodcote Green | Woodcote Green Nursery, 4A Woodmansterne Lane | 508 yd | |
| Terrace Restaurant - Dobbies Woodcote Green | Woodcote Green Nursery, 4A Woodmansterne Lane | 508 yd | |
| Harrison Catering Services Limited | Oaks Park High School, Damson Way | 576 yd | |
| St Patricks Luncheon Club | Church Centre, St Patricks Church | 616 yd | |
| Blossoms | 51 Woodmansterne Lane, Wallington | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon City | 45 Stanley Road, Carshalton | 751 yd | |
| Melexie's Grill | 111 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 896 yd | |
| Full Wing Chinese Takeaway | 109 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 896 yd | |
| Millennium Fish Bar | 150 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 132 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Park High School ROMAN WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| St Patricks Church ST PATRICKS CHURCH ST PATRICKS CHURCH PARK HILL ROAD | 614 yd | |
| Wallington High School For Girls WOODCOTE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Stanley Park Stanley Park Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,039 yd |
| Stanley Park High School (Closed) Stanley Park Road | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 37 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.