SM5 3SG has a low crime rate (2.3 incidents per 1,000 residents). Crime levels are stable. It is in the Sutton borough.

What are property prices in SM5 3SG?

The median property price in SM5 3SG is £763k. Prices changed +34.6% in the past year. For a detailed breakdown by property type and price history, see the property section on LondonIQ.

How good is transport in SM5 3SG?

SM5 3SG has a PTAL (Public Transport Accessibility Level) of 2, on a scale of 1a (lowest) to 6b (highest). There are 0 bus routes serving the area.

What are the schools like near SM5 3SG?

The nearest primary school to SM5 3SG is St Mary's RC Junior School rated Good by Ofsted. The nearest secondary school is St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls (Ofsted: Good). LondonIQ shows Ofsted ratings and exam scores for all nearby schools.

What is the liveability score for SM5 3SG?

SM5 3SG has a liveability score of 72/100, placing it in the top 26% of London postcodes. The score combines safety, transport, schools, environment, and amenities data.

SM5 3SG Postcode — Crime Rate, Schools & House Prices

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At a glance

📍SM5 3SG is in Carshalton Central, Sutton — exceptional school provision — 100% Good or Outstanding.
🏠Property prices average £763k (median). Crime is 96% below the London average.
👤Best for: Families, Owner-occupiers · Less ideal for: Car-free commuters

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Property

1 May

Prices, sales volume and market trends

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Low transaction volume — only 2 sales in 24 months. Price figures may not reflect the wider area. Treat with caution.

£762,500

Median sale price

+34.6%

This year

Detached

Dominant type

Price history

5-year change

+102.8%

Sales (24 months)2

New build0.0%

Avg detached£762,500

Price per m²£6,260/m²

Avg floor area121.8 m²

EPC breakdown

11%

17%

12%

Based on 45 properties · Confidence: high

Street mix

Semi 20%Terraced 6%Detached 41%Flat 33%

LHA rates — Outer South London

Shared room£569/mo

1 bedroom£950/mo

2 bedrooms£1200/mo

3 bedrooms£1500/mo

4 bedrooms£1950/mo

Stamp duty

Standard buyer£25,625

First-time buyerFTB

£25,625

Additional propertyBTL/2nd

£48,500

England & NI rates 2025/26. Additional property rate adds 3% on each band.

Current mortgage rates

2-year fixed4.58%

5-year fixed4.32%

SVR7.25%

Bank of England (monthly average)

Affordability

16.4×

Price-to-income

£3,814/mo

Est. mortgage

Low

Market activity

100d

Days to sell

Rising

Market momentum

Energy & construction

Solar yield850 kWh/kWp/yr

Heat pump suitableYes

EPC upgrade costMedium

Rebuild cost estimate£304,500

Rebuild cost per m²£2,500/m²

BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.

Construction era1900-1929

WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Heating fuelmains gas (not community)

GlazingFully double glazed

Council tax band Band EAnnual charge £2,508

Price growth potentialModerate

Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator

Stamp duty on median price (£762,500)

£25,625

Standard buyer

£25,625

First-time buyer

Affordability check — your annual salary

Deposit

Affordability uses 4.5× single income and 4.75% indicative rate over 25 years. Not financial advice.

Investment

Rental yield, rent and gentrification

Investment score

Moderate

Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.

Low gross yield (1.89%) makes this better for owner-occupiers than buy-to-let investors. Capital growth outlook is moderate.

Avg monthly rent£1,200

Gross yield1.89% (low)

Gentrification score52/100

Sales last 12 months1

Rental market

Medium

Demand

Medium

Void risk

Mixed owner / renter

Tenant profile

+4.3%

Rent growth (1yr)

Market liquidity

Low

Market activity

100d

Est. days to sell

8/100

Velocity score

Future outlook

Moderate

Price growth potential

Low

New supply risk

Safety

29 May

Crime rates and local incidents

LOW CRIME

2.3 incidents per 1,000 residents

↑ Rising 50.0%

-93% vs borough

Crime by type

Anti-social behaviour1

Other1

Vehicle crime1

Drug offences0

Theft0

Robbery0

Burglary0

Violence & sexual offences0

Road safety

100

Road safety score

Accidents (5yr)

Crime is 196% below London average

Transport

1 May

Public transport accessibility and links

PTAL 2

Poor

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Carshalton Beeches

Nearby stations

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Carshalton BeechesNational Rail

3 min walk

🚃

Beddington Lane Tram StopTram

48 min walk

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Mitcham Junction Tram StopTram

48 min walk

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Ampere Way Tram StopTram

50 min walk

🚃

Therapia Lane Tram StopTram

50 min walk

🚌No bus stops within 400m

Walkability score

Footpaths (500m)

Santander docks (800m)

Central London commute times

48 min

London Bridge ★

64 min

Victoria

62 min

Waterloo

62 min

Canary Wharf

74 min

City

Source: TfL Journey Planner (sector-level)

Location

Schools

18 Apr

Nearest schools and Ofsted ratings

Education score

Excellent for families

★ Top school within 1km

★★

Primary

St Mary's RC Junior School

Good · 8 min walk

KS2: 109.2

★★

Secondary

St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls

Good · 7 min walk

P8: +0.68A8: 57.7

100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding

Childcare

Spencer Nursery School

Not inspected · 35 min walk

7 primaries · 1 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km

Environment

22 Apr

Flood risk, air quality and noise

Flood riskLOW

Low

Surface waterNONE

No assessed surface water flood risk

Air qualityLOW

NO₂: 35.0 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 9.0 µg/m³

NoiseLOW

none

Radon riskLOW

2% of local properties affected

ULEZ zone · £12.50/dayCCZ: 14.5 km away✗ Not Green Belt✗ Not AONB24% green spaceTree canopy: 61%

Nearest SSSI: Banstead Downs SSSI — 3.6 km

Energy

Solar: 850 kWh/kWp/yrHeat pump: SuitableEPC upgrade: Medium

Ground stability

Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL

Subsidence risk: Low

Shrink-swell: Low

Running sand risk: Medium

Insurance risk

Standard

Cost band

Low

Flood risk

Low

Subsidence risk

0.5%

Flood claim prob.

Health

GP, dental and hospital access

BEECHES SURGERY

9 HILL ROAD, SM5 3RB

3 min walk

81%

Recommend GP

81%

Overall GP experience

GPs within 1km

Dentists within 1km

Care homes (1km)

Nearest A&EEPSOM AND ST HELIER UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST · 2.6 km

A&E 4hr targetNHS target: 95%72.0%

Demographics

22 Apr

Population, deprivation and income

Decile 9/10

Least deprived

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Rank: 28,378 nationally

1,298

Est. population

7,934/km²

64%

Employed

54%

Degree educated

£46,400

Median income

2.2%

Claimant rate

SuburbanHigh densityOwner occupiers / families

Community stability

Age profile

Under 1823%

18–3416%

35–4923%

50–6421%

65+17%

Tenure

Own outright36%

Own (mortgage)43%

Private rent19%

Social rent3%

Ethnicity

White British73%

White Other9%

Asian10%

Black3%

Mixed4%

Other2%

Employment & lifestyle

Managerial / professional55%

Routine / semi-routine12%

No car household19%

Unemployed3%

No qualifications8%

Housing tenure (Census 2021)

Private rent 19%Social rent 3%

vs. London

Income vs London+10.5%

Price vs London+46.6%

Politics

Local councillors and MP

Ward majorityLib Dems

Ward majority vote18.1%

Election year2026

MPBobby Dean (Liberal Democrat)

MP majority7,905

ConstituencyCarshalton and Wallington

Councillors

Andrew William JennerLib Dems

Isabel AraujoLib Dems

Jake Michael ShortLib Dems

Amenities

Shops, restaurants, parks and more

Parks (1km)

Restaurants (800m)

Cafes (800m)

Pubs (400m)

Pharmacies (800m)

Gyms (1km)

Sports (1km)

Convenience

Nearest supermarketThe Co-operative Food · 453 m

13 tennis courts1 swimming pools2 sports halls

Libraries (1km)

Cinemas (2km)

238m

Post office

Nearby shops

The Bakery306 m

Lee's Newsagents352 m

Nisa Local433 m

Willetts Family Butcher446 m

Nearby cafes

The Coffee Lounge301 m

Beeches Cafe416 m

Wild Bean Cafe489 m

Millers Kitchen632 m

Nearby restaurants

Mohini198 m

Ezee Pizza206 m

Station Express208 m

Vinoteca Italiana268 m

Nearby pubs

The Windsor Castle375 m

The Greyhound687 m

The Woodman759 m

Coach & Horses771 m

Nearby gyms

Carshalton Tennis Club515 m

Del Toro Dance School680 m

Nearby pharmacies

Beeches Pharmacy282 m

H E Matthews Pharmacy629 m

Medipharmacy878 m

Nearby health

Beeches Dental Surgery313 m

Sensational Smiles395 m

TDIC Denture & Implant Clinic404 m

Sutton Medical Centre695 m

Food hygiene (5-star)80% of 51

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