During the Victorian era and into the early 20th century, Carshalton was known for its lavender fields (also see below under Landmarks), but the increasing land demand for residential building put an end to commercial growing. From 1894 to 1965 Carshalton formed part of the Carshalton Urban District.

Is Carshalton posh?

Carshalton South is considered the safest place to live in the London Borough of Sutton and crime levels in Carshalton as a whole are around 50% less than those in central London, with homeowners choosing the area specifically for its safe, family-friendly community feel.

Which zone is Carshalton Beeches?

Zone 5 Carshalton Beeches train station is operated by Southern. It is situated in the London Borough of Sutton in Travelcard Zone 5 and is one of two railways stations serving the town of Carshalton. It opened as Beeches Halt in 1906 and was served by steam rail motors which ran to West Croydon and Epsom Downs.

Which part of England is Sutton?

South London Sutton is the principal town of the eponymous London Borough of Sutton in South London, England. It lies on the lower slopes of the North Downs, and is the administrative headquarters of the Outer London borough.

What borough is Cheam in?

London Borough of Sutton Cheam (/ˈtʃiːm/) is a suburb now in the London Borough of Sutton, England, 10.9 miles (17.5 km) south-west of Charing Cross. It divides into North Cheam, Cheam Village and South Cheam.

Is Sutton rough?

Sutton had the highest level of reported crimes in the borough and statistically is the most dangerous. With the ward being a central point for people to come shopping it is perhaps no surprise it is the highest in the borough.

Is Wallington a safe place to live?

Ive lived in Wallington all my life. It has one of the lowest crime rates of any London Borough. There can be quite a community spirit in some parts.

Which zone is hackbridge?

Zone 4 Hackbridge Railway Station serves the South London Borough of Sutton with frequent Southern and Thameslink services. Located in Travelcard Zone 4, Hackbridge Railway Station sees trains depart on a half-hourly basis.

Why is it called Carshalton Beeches?

A stockbroker-belt southern extension of Carshalton Because the Sutton to Croydon railway line was forced to swerve south of the village centre, Carshaltons nearest station was originally at Wallington but a halt was provided at the Beeches, named for an avenue of beech trees that the line crossed at this point.

Is Sutton posh?

Generally, the residents of Sutton feel happy and secure. Like any London town or borough, crime does exist in Sutton, but rates are lower than average for the Metropolitan Police force area and similarly sized areas across the UK.

Is Sutton poor?

Overview. Sutton is an outer London borough located in the south of London. It has one of the lowest child poverty rates in London (21% compared to 38% in an average London borough). There has been no increase in the number of social and affordable housing in Sutton between 2016/17 and 2018/19.

Is Cheam posh?

Currently Cheam is the highest value area in the London Borough of Sutton; families move from all over South West London for the good quality housing and schools, a short commute from central London. Nonsuch Park has a café which is popular with dog walkers and families as well as fitness enthusiasts.

How many black people are in Sutton?

Sutton - Population - UTLA GLA - SuttonSuttonCount%Black African6,4553.1Black Caribbean3,4751.6Chinese2,7361.314 more rows•8 Sep 2020

Is Sutton Common Safe?

Safety. Quiet and subdued, the London Borough of Sutton regularly ranks among the top 5 safest boroughs in the capital, with an average crime rate of 57 per 1000 people as of 2013 – lower than the UK average, and significantly lower than the London average.

Which part of Sutton is nice?

SM2 is the most desirable Sutton postcode and covers the South Sutton and Belmont areas. SM1 covers the town centre, the Benhilton area and extends to Rosehill and parts of Carshalton. SM3 to the west of SM1 includes Sutton Common.

What is the crime rate in Croydon?

Croydon has recorded more crimes so far this year than any other London borough and has a crime rate above the London average. The South London borough has seen 7,457 reported crimes between January 2021 and March 2021 with a crime rate of 19.1 crimes per 1,000 people, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Is hackbridge a nice place to live?

Hackbridge is a leafy suburb in the London Borough of Sutton, offering all the benefits of proximity to the capital yet close by to expansive parks. This combined with the distinctive town centres Hackbridge offers residents a peaceful but vibrant lifestyle.

Is hackbridge an oyster?

Oyster Comments: Oyster Cards cannot be purchased at this station.

Why are there no pubs in Carshalton Beeches?

Alcohol has mostly likely been sold in the area from as long as commercial buildings have existed alongside the station, such as by the Turners family.

Is Sutton in London safe?

Sutton is the third safest borough in London and crime is lower than it has been for a decade. The Borough is renowned for its high achieving schools with the latest league tables showing our pupils achievements at GCSE as one of the best in the country.

Is Ewell a safe place to live?

Epsom & Ewell has been named as the best place to live out of all 434 local authorities in the UK by Channel 4s TV programme, The Best and Worst Place to Live in the UK. Epsom & Ewell was singled out for its high standards in education, its extremely low crime rates and unemployment figures of less than 2%.