Simms Close Carshalton, Sutton
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (SM5), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22601010.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £455,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 10, D: 4, G: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Sutton costs £2,379 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Carshalton, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Royston Park, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Chesser Practice, about 150 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 820 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 22% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 161 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £455,000 | £455,000 | £455,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £289,000 | £289,000 | £289,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £267,450 | £267,450 | £267,450 |
| 2003 | 1 | £192,000 | £192,000 | £192,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £101,000 | £101,000 | £101,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2025 | 3 SM5 2SJ | Terraced | £455,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2024 | 5 SM5 2SJ | Terraced | £560,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2022 | 6 SM5 2SJ | Semi-detached | £420,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Feb 2016 | 1 SM5 2SJ | Terraced | £380,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2015 | 4 SM5 2SJ | Terraced | £380,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2012 | 2 SM5 2SJ | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2008 | 4 SM5 2SJ | Terraced | £289,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2007 | 5 SM5 2SJ | Terraced | £267,450 | |
| 2 Dec 2003 | 11 SM5 2SJ | Terraced | £192,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2002 | 1 SM5 2SJ | Terraced | £197,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1998 | 4 SM5 2SJ | Terraced | £101,000 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 101 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); Flat (6); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1930-1949 (6); 2022 (6); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (social) (4); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Sutton in 2026-27: Band D £2,379 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,586 | £1,850 | £2,114 | £2,379 | £2,907 | £3,436 | £3,964 | £4,757 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (43% of about 610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Youth Centre, Fellowes Road, permissioned (220 m)
- Depot, Waltham Road: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Depot, Waltham Road: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Council Car Park Demark Road: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Council Car Park Demark Road: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Durand Close Regeneration Scheme, Durand Close, Carshalton. SM5 2FH, permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- Council Offices, Denmark Road: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Council Offices, Denmark Road: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM5 2SJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SM5 2SH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 38 m and 40 m above sea level (39 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM5 2SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SM5 2SJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Carshalton 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Sutton Common 266,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Hackbridge 911,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Muschamp Road Carshalton Wrythe Green | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Banstead - Fir Tree Road | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Kingston Town End Pier Kingston Upon Thames | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 36 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 21.6 km (13 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 22.5 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chesser Practice | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Anna Pharmacy At The Tudor | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carshalton Dental Centre | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St Helier Hospital | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Sutton Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Royston Park 3.3 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wrythe Recreation Ground 2.7 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Green Wrythe Lane Allotments 1.9 ha | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Carshalton House (St Philomena's School), a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Carshalton House (St Philomena's School) | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Milestone in Sutton High Street | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Greenshaw Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Wilderness Island | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| River Wandle (Carshalton Branch) | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| St Alban's Grove | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Selby Green | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Cannon Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Sutton: see them on the Sutton page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College | Secondary | 11–19 | 310 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Greenshaw High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Carshalton High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton | Primary | 7–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School | Primary | 3–7 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Tweeddale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's RC Infants School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's RC Junior School Roman Catholic | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londis SM5 2RR | Retailers - other | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Feb 2025 |
| H's Cafe SM5 2RR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Wrythe Lane Convenience Stores SM5 2RR | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd At Muschamp Primary School SM5 2SE | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Junior Adventures Group Muschamp SM5 2SE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd At Rushy Meadow Primary School SM5 2SG | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Come And Play SM5 2SG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Shell St Helier SM5 2RU | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Tudor Cafe SM5 2RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar SM5 2RU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Morley's SM5 2RU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen SM5 1RW | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| St Helier Food And Wine SM5 2ST | Retailers - other | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Cosy Cottage Daycare SM5 2EF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Kamson's Pharmacy SM5 2RE | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (42); On or near Seven Acres (26); On or near Fellowes Road (22); On or near Farmington Avenue (15); On or near Muschamp Road (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 22% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 71% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 22% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 84% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Byne Road · Brooklyn Close · Marfleet Close · Fellowes Road · Muschamp Road · Brooklyn Close · Denyer Close · Bullrush Close · Rushy Meadow Lane · Prince of Wales' Road · Woodley Lane · Farmington Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.