SM5 Postcode District
SM5 is the Postcode District for Carshalton in Greater London
The SM5 postcode district is located in the SM Sutton postal area, SM5 has a population of 41,752 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 3.62 square miles (9.38 square kilometres or 2,318.80 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of SM5. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of SM5
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District overview
In the SM5 postcode district, the primary settlement is Carshalton, located in the county of Greater London.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SM5 1, covers Carshalton in Greater London.
The sector SM5 2, covers Carshalton in Greater London.
The sector SM5 3, covers Carshalton in Greater London.
The sector SM5 4, covers Carshalton in Greater London.
The sector SM5 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is CARSHALTON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Sutton London Boro area with a total of 716 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Banstead | 3.04 | SSW |
| Ewell | 3.58 | W |
| Epsom | 4.65 | WSW |
| Warlingham | 5.94 | SE |
| Caterham | 6.62 | SE |
| Redhill | 8.23 | S |
| Leatherhead | 8.31 | WSW |
| Esher | 8.57 | W |
| Reigate | 8.58 | S |
| City of Westminster | 9.95 | N |
| Oxted | 10.00 | SE |
| Walton-on-Thames | 10.97 | W |
| City of London | 11.20 | NNE |
| Dorking | 11.22 | SW |
| Sunbury-on-Thames | 11.57 | WNW |
| Westerham | 12.21 | ESE |
| Weybridge | 12.62 | W |
| Horley | 12.98 | S |
| Ashford | 13.68 | WNW |
| Addlestone | 14.07 | W |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 704
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 2 | 213 |
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 1 | 184 |
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 3 | 160 |
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 4 | 115 |
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 1 | 12 |
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 4 | 5 |
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 2 | 3 |
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 2 | 3 |
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 1 | 2 |
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 4 | 2 |
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 1 | 1 |
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 2 | 1 |
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 2 | 1 |
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 3 | 1 |
| CARSHALTON | CARSHALTON | SM5 4 | 1 |
Street list for SM5
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WRYTHE LANE B278 | 331 |
| WRYTHE LANE B278 | 331 |
| HIGH STREET A232 | 254 |
| HIGH STREET A232 | 254 |
| JAY MEWS | 217 |
| ROSEHILL ROUNDABOUT A217 | 205 |
| ASSEMBLY WALK | 123 |
| CARSHALTON ROAD A232 | 107 |
| BLAKE CLOSE | 85 |
| DENMARK GARDENS | 82 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2614 |
| Shoplifting | 765 |
| Vehicle crime | 625 |
| Public order | 551 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 497 |
| Other theft | 386 |
| Burglary | 386 |
| Drugs | 242 |
| Other crime | 122 |
| Robbery | 120 |
| Theft from the person | 67 |
| Bicycle theft | 55 |
| Possession of weapons | 43 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRYTHE LANE | CARSHALTON | 63 | SM5 1AG | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | CARSHALTON | 52 | SM5 3AX | View map | |
| GREEN WRYTHE LANE | CARSHALTON | 36 | SM5 2DS | View map | |
| BANSTEAD ROAD | CARSHALTON | 31 | SM5 3NP | View map | |
| STANLEY PARK ROAD | CARSHALTON | 18 | SM5 3JG | View map | |
| BEYNON ROAD | CARSHALTON | 16 | SM5 3RL | View map | |
| MIDDLETON ROAD | CARSHALTON | 16 | SM5 1HA | View map | |
| GORDON ROAD | CARSHALTON | 12 | SM5 3RG | View map | |
| BEACON GROVE | CARSHALTON | 9 | SM5 3BA | View map | |
| BEECHES AVENUE | CARSHALTON | 9 | SM5 3LF | View map | |
| CARSHALTON ROAD | CARSHALTON | 8 | SM5 3QB | View map | |
| NORTH STREET | CARSHALTON | 8 | SM5 2HG | View map | |
| WESTMEAD CORNER | CARSHALTON | 7 | SM5 2NZ | View map |
Schools in the district
Green Wrythe Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Green Wrythe Lane , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 1JP
Headteacher: Karen Jones
Ofsted rating: Good
Wandle Valley Academy
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Welbeck Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 1LW
Headteacher: Miss Lynda Harris (Deputy Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Carshalton Boys Sports College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Winchcombe Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 1RW
Headteacher: Mr Simon Barber (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tweeddale Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tweeddale Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 1SW
Headteacher: Mr Michael Lovett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Tweeddale Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Tweeddale Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 1SW
Headteacher: Mrs Theresa Jerrom (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Victor Seymour Infants' School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Denmark Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 2JE
Headteacher: Mrs H Matt (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Victor Seymour Infants' School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Denmark Road , Denmark Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 2JE
Headteacher: Miss Samantha Morrissy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton
Phase: Primary
Address:
Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 2NS
Headteacher: Ms Georgina Barnes (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's RC Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Shorts Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 2PB
Headteacher: Shirley Hulme (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's RC Infants School
Phase: Primary
Address:
West Street , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 2PT
Headteacher: Mrs Shirley Hulme (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Carshalton High School for Girls
Phase: Secondary
Address:
West Street , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 2QX
Headteacher: Mr Maurice Devenney (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base
Phase: Primary
Address:
Muschamp Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 2SE
Headteacher: Miss Heidi Westley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Rushy Meadow Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 2SG
Headteacher: Ms Kay Campbell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Rushy Meadow Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 2SG
Headteacher: Mr Paul Needham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rotherfield Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 3DW
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Hart Dyke (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rotherfield Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 3DW
Headteacher: Mrs Laurielle Jackson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stanley Park Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stanley Park Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 3JL
Headteacher: Mrs Amanda Lamy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stanley Park Infants' School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stanley Park Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 3JL
Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Roberts (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Stanley Park Infants School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stanley Park Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 3JL
Headteacher: Mr David D'Souza (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Shorts Road , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 3PS
Headteacher: Ms Maria Noone (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Barrow Hedges Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Harbury Road , CARSHALTON
Postcode: SM5 4LA
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Wood (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Barrow Hedges Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Harbury Road , CARSHALTON
Postcode: SM5 4LA
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Wood (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 4NR
Headteacher: Mrs Beverley Williamson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Stanley Park High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Damson Way , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 4NS
Headteacher: Mr David Taylor (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stanley Park High
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Damson Way , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 4NS
Headteacher: Mr Amit Amin (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Oaks Park High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Damson Way , Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 4NS
Headteacher: Mr Amit Amin
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 197 MIDDLETON ROAD, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 1HE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 26 RUSKIN ROAD, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 3DE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Rosehill Dental Surgery | 34 THE MARKET, WRYTHE LANE, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 1AG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Dental Surgery | 71 NORTH STREET, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 2HG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Dental Surgery | 109 BANSTEAD ROAD, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 3NP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Dental Surgery | 9 BEECHES AVENUE, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 3LB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Carshalton Dental Centre | THE LEVETTS, WRYTHE LANE, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 2RE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | The Health Centre | 411A GREEN WRYTHE LANE, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 1JL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesser Practice | ELMHURST COURT, 121 WRYTHE LANE, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 2RT | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 86442727 |
| 2 | Wrythe Green Surgery | WRYTHE LANE, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 2RE | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 86693232 |
| 3 | Carshalton Fields Surgery | 11 CRICHTON ROAD, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 3LS | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 86433030 |
| 4 | Beeches Surgery | 9 HILL ROAD, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 3RB | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 86476608 |
| 5 | Circle Gp Surgery | 411A GREEN WRYTHE LANE, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 1JL | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 37706071 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | He Matthews Pharmacy | 148 STANLEY PARK ROAD, CARSHALTON, SM5 3JG | PHARMACY | Call 020 86472079 |
| 2 | Park Lane Pharmacy | 27-29 HIGH STREET, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 3AX | PHARMACY | Call 020 87733418 |
| 3 | Salmina Pharmacy | 107 WRYTHE LANE, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 2RR | PHARMACY | Call 020 86448972 |
| 4 | Sutton & Merton Ooh Co-op Ltd | 28 THE MARKET, WRYTHE LANE, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 1AG | PHARMACY | Call 02086 449589 |
| 5 | Beeches Pharmacy | 2B BEECHES AVENUE, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 3LF | PHARMACY | Call 020 86692548 |
| 6 | Kamsons Pharmacy | 40 GREEN WRYTHE LANE, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 2DP | PHARMACY | Call 02086 477941 |
| 7 | Anna Pharmacy | 398 GREEN WRYTHE LANE, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 1JF | PHARMACY | Call 02086 400404 |
| 8 | Kamsons Pharmacy | WRYTHE LANE, NEAR WRYTHE GREEN, CARSHALTON, SM5 2RE | PHARMACY | Call 02086 470006 |
| 9 | Rosehill Pharmacy | 28 THE MARKET, WRYTHE LANE, CARSHALTON, SM5 1AG | PHARMACY | Call 02086 449589 |
| 10 | Banstead Pharmacy | 79 BANSTEAD ROAD, CARSHALTON, SM5 3NP | PHARMACY | Call 02086 420928 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Optique - Carshalton | 33 THE MARKET, WRYTHE LANE, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 1AG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Beeches Eye Care | 93 BANSTEAD ROAD, CARSHALTON, SURREY, SM5 3NP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £869,519 | 35 | £839,884 | 38 | £848,895 | 38 | £902,951 | 41 |
| Semi-detached | £639,491 | 91 | £633,762 | 101 | £637,132 | 88 | £656,516 | 125 |
| Terraced | £456,566 | 176 | £456,611 | 203 | £450,277 | 161 | £459,317 | 224 |
| Flats | £282,627 | 123 | £276,966 | 96 | £286,136 | 121 | £300,827 | 162 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Carshalton
CRS Code: CSH
Operator: SN
Line: Sutton Loop Line|Sutton & Mole Valley Lines
Company: Southern
Carshalton Beeches
CRS Code: CSB
Operator: SN
Line: Sutton & Mole Valley Lines
Company: Southern
Accessible motorway junctions
M25 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.26
Average Driving Distance: 8.99
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 610
M25 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.73
Average Driving Distance: 8.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 714
M23 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.76
Average Driving Distance: 8.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 672
M25 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.39
Average Driving Distance: 10.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 57
M25 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.44
Average Driving Distance: 10.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 657
M4 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 27.99
Average Driving Distance: 12.87
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 31
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SM5 1 | Wallington Delivery Office |
| SM5 2 | Wallington Delivery Office |
| SM5 3 | Wallington Delivery Office |
| SM5 4 | Wallington Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | M | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| S | M | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The SM5 postal code covers the settlement of CARSHALTON.
The SM5 Postcode shares a border with CR4 (MITCHAM), SM6 (WALLINGTON), SM1 (SUTTON), SM2 (SUTTON, CHEAM), SM4 (MORDEN), CR5 (COULSDON), CR8 (PURLEY, KENLEY) and SM7 (BANSTEAD, WOODMANSTERNE).
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