Side-by-side comparison of SM5 Carshalton and SM7 Banstead covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SM5 is the more affordable option at £445,000 median vs £620,000 in SM7. SM7 has lower recorded crime (1,136 vs 3,828 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | SM5 Carshalton | SM7 Banstead |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £445,000 | £620,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,379 | £2,567 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,828 | 1,136 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 76.4 | 73.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 97.1 | 94.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 67.0 |
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.