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SM5

CARSHALTON

Greater London, London, England

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SM5 covers CARSHALTON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £485,940
1yr change ▲ 0.2%
Crime 6% below avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£485,940

▲ 0.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

69% above national avg

Crime Rate

76.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

6% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

372 Mbps

Property Prices in SM5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SM5 is £485,940, which is 63% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SM5 cost 69.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SM5 have risen 0.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £853,778 109
Semi-detached £631,465 269
Terraced £454,099 525
Flat £282,009 328
All types £485,940 1257

5-Year Price History

£475K £479K £484K £488K £492K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SM5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 76.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SM5 has a crime rate 6% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
25.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
14.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
13.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SM5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SM5 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Mary's RC Junior School Primary Good mi
St Mary's RC Infants School Primary Good mi
Stanley Park Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Secondary Good mi
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Primary Requires improvement mi

2

Outstanding

9

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

159,134

Population

62

Median Age

37%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
37.0%
Private rent
14.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SM5 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SM5 is collected by Sutton Council. The Band D rate is £1,090/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SM5 — CARSHALTON

Area Summary

SM5 (CARSHALTON) offers above-average property prices (£485,940, 69% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (372 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SM5 CARSHALTON

What is the average house price in SM5 CARSHALTON?
The average house price in SM5 (CARSHALTON) is £485,940, based on 1257 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 69% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.2% over the past year.
Is SM5 CARSHALTON a safe area to live?
Crime in SM5 is close to the national average at 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (14.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SM5 CARSHALTON?
The population of SM5 (CARSHALTON) is approximately 159,134 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 37% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SM5?
The average broadband download speed in SM5 is 372 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SM5 CARSHALTON?
There are 19 schools in or near SM5. 58% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 9 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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