Side-by-side comparison of SM3 Sutton and SM5 Carshalton covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SM5 is the more affordable option at £445,000 median vs £545,000 in SM3. SM3 has lower recorded crime (1,601 vs 3,828 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | SM3 Sutton | SM5 Carshalton |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £545,000 | £445,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,379 | £2,379 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,601 | 3,828 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | 3.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 68.5 | 76.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.2 | 97.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 65.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.