Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SM5 postcode area, covering Carshalton and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£262,131
Median price
£215,000
5-year trend
+25.5%
Total sales
19,751
The SM5 area has 660 individual postcodes with 19,751 registered sales. Prices are +33.9% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Carshalton. The five-year price movement is +25.5%.
With an average of £262,131, SM5 is a mid-range area, +33.9% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 19,751 recorded sales across 660 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SM5 is +25.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SM5 2SF
£183,712 avg · 255 sales
SM5 2FE
£136,389 avg · 133 sales
SM5 3QJ
£194,603 avg · 131 sales
SM5 2ED
£132,018 avg · 128 sales
SM5 2NL
£148,494 avg · 124 sales
SM5 2AY
£155,189 avg · 117 sales
SM5 2LD
£138,120 avg · 113 sales
SM5 2DY
£227,821 avg · 111 sales
SM5 1JE
£122,613 avg · 107 sales
This SM5 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SM5 postcode area is £262,131, based on 19,751 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Carshalton.
Properties in SM5 average £262,131, which is +33.9% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£215,000) is 18.0% below the average (£262,131), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in SM5 have moved +25.5% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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