# Carshalton (SM5), London SM5 occupies the 73rd percentile nationally for market trajectory, with a score of 54.2/100 indicating strong fundamentals. Over five years, property prices have grown at 1.2% CAGR, whilst rental yields have expanded at 5.7% CAGR, suggesting landlord-focused demand outpacing capital appreciation. Population growth of 1.3% over the same period reflects modest demographic expansion. The postcode district currently sits within the active gentrification stage, indicating ongoing infrastructure investment and neighbourhood evolution. The divergence between rental and capital growth rates merits investor consideration, particularly regarding yield strategies versus appreciation-focused portfolios.
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- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Carshalton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.3 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by demand.
Carshalton (SM5) common questions
Is Carshalton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Carshalton (SM5) as Active. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 21% of districts nationally. The score is up 4.1 points over the last 12 months.
Is Carshalton safe?
Carshalton has a safety score of 22/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Carshalton?
The average property price in Carshalton (SM5) is £518k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Carshalton?
The median monthly rent in Carshalton (SM5) is £1,536 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Carshalton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Knebworth (SG3), Stevenage (SG2), Holloway (N7), Notting Hill (W11), North Kensington (W10). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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