SM5 2LU is a residential postcode situated on Johnsons Close, Carshalton, SM5 with 18 addresses.
It ranks as the 272nd largest and 510th most expensive of the 682 postcodes in the SM5 area. The dominant property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 18 properties: 14 houses and 4 flats.
SM5 2LU is a residential postcode situated on Johnsons Close, Carshalton, SM5 with 18 addresses.
It ranks as the 272nd largest and 510th most expensive of the 682 postcodes in the SM5 area. The dominant property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 18 properties: 14 houses and 4 flats.
Sale prices range from £286,057 for 2 bedroom Leasehold flats (635 ft2) to £794,772 for 4 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (1,743 ft2) .
Monthly rental prices range from £1,524 pcm for 2 bed flats to £3,113 pcm for 4 bed houses.
The gross rental yield is between 4.4% and 6.4%.
The average value per square foot is £552.
The last sale in SM5 2LU sold for £337,500 on 21st March 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 1.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £541,716.
The SM5 2LU Sales Market has increased by 20.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | -1.4% | £541,716 |
| April 2025 | 0.9% | £549,400 |
| April 2024 | -3.9% | £544,417 |
| April 2023 | 4.2% | £566,611 |
| April 2022 | 7.7% | £543,589 |
| April 2021 | 4.5% | £504,534 |
| April 2020 | 3.6% | £482,663 |
| April 2019 | -1.5% | £465,972 |
| April 2018 | -0.2% | £473,238 |
| April 2017 | 5.6% | £474,016 |
| April 2016 | 13.6% | £448,786 |
| April 2015 | 12.9% | £395,149 |
| April 2014 | 11.7% | £349,930 |
| April 2013 | 9% | £313,187 |
| April 2012 | 4% | £287,280 |
| April 2011 | -0.3% | £276,335 |
| April 2010 | 11.2% | £277,243 |
| April 2009 | -16.8% | £249,230 |
| April 2008 | 5.3% | £299,571 |
| April 2007 | 0% | £284,589 |
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,264.
The SM5 2LU Rental Market has increased by 43.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 2% | £2,264pcm |
| April 2025 | 2.7% | £2,220pcm |
| April 2024 | 6.1% | £2,161pcm |
| April 2023 | 11.9% | £2,038pcm |
| April 2022 | 9.9% | £1,822pcm |
| April 2021 | 3.5% | £1,658pcm |
| April 2020 | 3.5% | £1,602pcm |
| April 2019 | 1.1% | £1,548pcm |
| April 2018 | -0.4% | £1,530pcm |
| April 2017 | -2.6% | £1,536pcm |
| April 2016 | 7.1% | £1,577pcm |
| April 2015 | 6.7% | £1,472pcm |
| April 2014 | 5.9% | £1,379pcm |
| April 2013 | 6.6% | £1,302pcm |
| April 2012 | 6.3% | £1,222pcm |
| April 2011 | 3.8% | £1,149pcm |
| April 2010 | 4.8% | £1,108pcm |
| April 2009 | -5% | £1,057pcm |
| April 2008 | 5.2% | £1,113pcm |
| April 2007 | 0% | £1,058pcm |
The last sale was on 21st March 2025 for £337,500 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.5%. The postcode has had a total of 24 sales since 1995.
SM5 2LU has seen 5 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
SM5 2LU is the 272nd largest and the 510th most expensive postcode out of the 682 postcodes in the SM5 area.
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The closest station to SM5 2LU is Carshalton station which is 600 metres away.
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According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.
In the area around SM5 2LU, 44.7% of property is privately owned with a mortgage and 40.7% is privately owned outright.
The graph below shows how this compares to Greater London and the rest of England & Wales.
The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.
In the area around SM5 2LU, 18.8% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 34.4% as possessing degree level qualifications.
The graph below shows how this compares to Greater London and the rest of England & Wales.
The most recent census in 2021 recorded the age of all UK residents.
In the area around SM5 2LU, the average age was 35.5 and the most common age was 32.
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The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.
In the area around SM5 2LU, 0.6% of property was a second home.
Comparison figures for Greater London and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.
The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.
In the area around SM5 2LU, there are an average of 1.5 cars per household.
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