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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Carshalton is a town, with a historic village centre, in south London, England, within the London Borough of Sutton. It is situated 9.5 miles (15.3 km) south-southwest of Charing Cross, in the valley of the River Wandle, one of the sources of which is Carshalton Ponds in the middle of the village. Prior to the creation of Greater London in 1965, Carshalton was in the administrative county of Surrey. “

Things we love about Carshalton

Carshalton has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Carshalton has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.

Pubs in the region

As Londoners, at Cozee we are deeply attached to our weekly attendance to our local pub. Why should you be different in the place where you are going to live? That is why we have been testing and reviewing all the pubs in Carshalton. As a matter of fact, we didn’t… But we would have loved to. Here is then the list of the greatest pubs of Carshalton

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Carshalton Social Club35 North Street
Carshalton
SM5 2HW
Coach & Horses12 High Street
Carshalton
SM5 3AG
The Coach & Horses is a one-roomed street corner pub, close to the ponds. The interior is decorated in a traditional style, including some pictures of the local area. A small garden area is accessed from the bar through a passageway. Only one cask ale is normally available from the three hand-pumps. There is a juke box and fruit machines and the TVs show sport from BT and Sky. There is karaoke on Tuesday evenings, live music on Fridays and open mic sessions monthly on a Sunday.
Cryer Arts Centre39 High Street
Carshalton
SM5 3BB
Formerly the Charles Cryer Theatre, the Cryer Arts Centre now combines arts events with a bar and the ‘Spotlight’ restaurant. A changing selection of cask ales is available on three hand-pumps, supplemented by a range of bottled and key keg beers. An extra bar on the mezzanine floor is open when the theatre is in use, and a room with its own small bar is available for hire. Children are welcome until 7pm.
Greyhound Hotel2 High Street
Carshalton
SM5 3PE
This Young’s pub dates from the 1730s when it was a coaching inn. Its picturesque location overlooks Carshalton ponds. The 21-room hotel has recently undergone extensive refurbishment. Diners using the popular restaurant are advised to make reservations.
Hope48 West Street
Carshalton
SM5 2PR
Owned by its customers and totally free of tie, this community pub is ‘by beer enthusiasts for beer enthusiasts’. Two regular ales and five rapidly changing guest ales are supplemented by craft keg beers. There is a piano in the conservatory room but no fruit machines, TV or ‘muzak’. The pub is CAMRA’s Greater London Pub of the Year for 2023, and has held that honour five times before. Pot meals are served until 10pm after the main menu finishes at 2:45pm. Children are not allowed – over 14s only.
Racehorse17 West Street
Carshalton
SM5 2PT
Another addition to the wealth of good pubs in Carshalton. Occasional live music events are held here.
Railway Tavern47 North Street
Carshalton
SM5 2HG
Built in Victorian times, shortly after the station, now a comfortable one bar pub serving the local community – a number of community groups meet here. The walls are adorned with railway and brewery memorabilia. There is a regular 1960s disco on Fridays. Note that under-14s are not admitted at any time, and under-18s must leave by 7pm
Sun4 North Street
Carshalton
SM5 2HU
The interior of the Sun is decorated in a contemporary style and has several distinct areas. Food is a speciality and most tables can be reserved. Children are welcome in the family room until 7pm. The six hand-pumps offer a wide beer choice. In the summer, the courtyard garden at the rear is popular. The upstairs room is available for function hire. NOTE: The Sun is NOT open on the first Monday of each month.
Windsor Castle378 Carshalton Road
Carshalton
SM5 3PT
Alongside the Shepherd Neame beers introduced when the brewery acquired the pub in 2009, there are three changing guest beers. Live music and other events are held, and there is an annual beer festival in May.
Woodman6 High Street
Carshalton
SM5 3AG
Re-opened in early 2014 after a refurbishment this pub is located on a narrow path leading to the church and shaded by a large tree. A former butcher’s shop, it has a single room with some original oak beams. One or two cask ales are normally available. The garden area has an additional small bar. Live music events are often held.

Galleries and Museums

The vitality of a region is shaped by its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Carshalton, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. These venues offer delightful experiences, especially on weekends.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Honeywood MuseumHoneywood Walk, Carshalton4.6259

The range of gyms in Carshalton

In Carshalton, using the public parks is not for everyone. Finding out if you are able to attend a local gym or leisure centre nearby may be a good idea if you are trying to move to the area perhaps for permanent residency.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Oasis Sports Centre32 Endell Street, London4.3788
Virgin ActiveShell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London4.3299
Gymbox Holborn100 High Holborn, London4.3340
Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym9 Endell Street, London4.3130
Fitness First6 Bedford Street, London4.3345
Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London13 Mercer Street, London4.362
Jubilee Hall Gym30 The Piazza, London4.3111
Covent Garden PhysiotherapyGround Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London4.346
PureGym London Waterloo11-15 Brad Street, London4.3234
Body Control Pilates35 Little Russell Street, London4.336
The Health Club at One AldwychOne Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London4.316
CryoAction Limited71-75 Shelton Street, London4.31
The Gym Group London Charing Cross17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London4.3227
Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West EndGreen Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London4.3N/A
Digme Fitness Covent Garden4-10 Tower Street, London4.3150
Boom Cycle – Holborn16 Procter Street, London4.391
The Gym Group London Holborn Circus1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London4.3263
Central Health PhysiotherapyQuality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London4.3299
Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd16-18, New Bridge Street, London4.35
ESPA Life at CorinthiaWhitehall Place, London4.3246

What kind of restaurants are there?

Carshalton has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Pizza Go Go70 High Street, Carshalton4.3168
The Woodman6 High Street, Carshalton4.3368
Sakura Indian4 Beeches Avenue, Carshalton4.3264
Blue Bengal140-142 High Street, Carshalton4.3326
Carshalton Charcoal Grill138 High Street, Carshalton4.391
The Racehorse17 West Street, Carshalton4.3224
Hillside Kebab | Carshalton302 Carshalton Road, Carshalton4.368
Curry Leaf Carshalton Indian Takeway43 North Street, Carshalton4.3102
Sunshine Cafe10 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton4.3160
Henry’s3 Manor Road, Wallington4.3107
Kebab Time Wallington385 Croydon Road, Wallington4.3133
Korykos Turkish Restaurant & Meze Bar29 Manor Road, Wallington4.3504
Scotts of Carshalton5-7 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton4.3243
Mohini Balti House, Carshalton Beeches15A Gordon Road, Carshalton4.374
Rose & Crown – WallingtonLondon Road, Wallington4.3338
The Sun4 North Street, Carshalton4.3961
Indian Oasis, Indian Restaurant, Carshalton98 High Street, Carshalton4.3198
Domino’s Pizza – London – Carshalton21 High Street, Carshalton4.380
CHICKEN WORLD CARSHALTON68 High Street, Carshalton4.332
New Shanghai Pearl London28 Beacon Grove, Carshalton4.336

Parks and green spaces in Carshalton

Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Carshalton in more detail.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Jubilee GardensBelvedere Road, London4.51413
Elm Court1 Pump Court, London4.36
Middle Temple Gardens3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London4.782
Bernie Spain GardensSouth Bank, London4.4488
Bloomsbury Square Garden14 Bloomsbury Square, London4.32017
The Phoenix Garden21 Stacey Street, London4.6461
LGBT Chairs ️‍Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London51
Victoria Embankment Gardens4 Temple Place, Temple, LondonN/AN/A
PotnotchJubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London51
London Memorial GardenSavoy Place, London3.84
Drury Lane Gardens58 Drury Lane, London3.916
Fountain CourtTemple, London4.68
Southbank boardwalkSouth Bank, Unnamed Road, London4.813
Street Art Skaterpark337-338 Belvedere Road, LondonN/AN/A
National Theatre garden terraceSouth Bank, National Theatre, LondonN/AN/A
The Diamond Jubilee Penny MazeHenrietta Street, London51
Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath.Unnamed Road, London4.818
Victoria Embankment GardensVilliers Street, London4.62523
Diamond Jubilee GardenSt Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London4.412
BIG 77 Bell Yard, LondonN/AN/A

Are there a lot of supermarkets in Carshalton?

Grocery shopping is something that people do all the time, so it would make sense to want to find out where the nearest shopping centres are in your area. In Carshalton, Take a look at the major supermarkets nearby, so you know where to go grocery shopping if you are to make this place your home.

Supermarket/Grocery store name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Nisa59-63 Sibthorpe Road, London4.466
Londis120 Burnt Ash Road, London3.910
Tesco Esso Express59 Sidcup Road, London3.764

What else is close to Carshalton?

If you need a comparison of other nearby neighbourhoods besides Carshalton, Cozee Properties have provided you with guides with information on other areas too.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Belmont See the guide here
South Beddington See the guide here
Sutton See the guide here
Wallington See the guide here
Waddon See the guide here
Beddington See the guide here
The Wrythe See the guide here
Hackbridge See the guide here
Benhilton See the guide here
Rose Hill See the guide here
Beddington Corner See the guide here
Belmont See the guide here
South Beddington See the guide here
Sutton See the guide here
Wallington See the guide here
Waddon See the guide here
Beddington See the guide here
The Wrythe See the guide here
Hackbridge See the guide here
Benhilton See the guide here
Rose Hill See the guide here
Beddington Corner See the guide here

Find your local estate agent in Carshalton

If you found our guide on Carshalton it is maybe because you are looking to move in. With this in mind we think you might just need to look for an estate agent.

Cozee operates in the wider London area and thus we will happily help you find the property of dreams in Carshalton.

Sale & Rental properties in Carshalton

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What to do in the area of Carshalton

It could be that Carshalton has a lively atmosphere with many activities happening and there are ways to find this out. To discover what to do in your area, we recommend looking at sites like Timeout that list weekly events in Carshalton. We want to make finding things easy, so here’s a link to see upcoming happenings in Carshalton.

Also, knowing what’s available in Carshalton and where helps when getting to know a new place. That’s why we made a map with property price info from this article to simplify your search.

In Carshalton, what things may you need?

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Carshalton name before moving in the neighbourhood.

In Carshalton, what tube and train stations are nearby?

Having to walk more than 10 to 15 min to reach public transportation is usually considered as a downside when considering a property to live in. To simplify this, we curated the list of train and tube station of Carshalton to help you find what would be the best location for you to move in. There are 2 train or tube stations within the Carshalton area. Here are the main ones

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
CarshaltonUnited Kingdom3.734
Carshalton BeechesCarshalton Park Road, Carshalton4.318

Are there many post offices in the region of Carshalton?

Nearby post offices simplify sending and getting packages. Carshalton branches also offer services like money orders and insurance along with mail services. Here they are along with their proximity to the area.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Carshalton Post Office29 Beacon Grove, Carshalton4.434
Royal Mail Postbox130 Mill Lane, Carshalton00
ARULOLI/post office18 Green Wrythe Lane, Carshalton4.539
The Beeches Post Office1-3, Station Approach, Gordon Road, Carshalton310

What schools are nearby in Carshalton?

Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by Carshalton. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Westcroft Leisure CentreWestcroft Road, Carshalton4715
Carshalton High School for Girls’West Street, Carshalton4.614
Ruskin Road Pre SchoolRuskin Hall, Ruskin Road, CarshaltonN/AN/A
All Saints’ Carshalton Church of England Primary School6 Rotherfield Road, Carshalton52
Harris Junior Academy CarshaltonHarris Junior Academy, Camden Road, Carshalton4.111
Smart Studio | Guitar, Bass, Drum, Piano & Singing TuitionRossdale, Sutton543
St Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls, CarshaltonShorts Road, Carshalton4.813
Little Garden The Carshalton Day Nursery & Pre-SchoolGrove Park, Grove Hall, Carshalton52
St. Mary’s Catholic FederationShorts Road, Carshalton33
Victor Seymour Infants SchoolDenmark Road, Carshalton43
St Mary’s Catholic Nursery & Infants SchoolWest Street, Carshalton4.36
Jancett Childcare, Park Lane, Carshalton47 Park Lane, Carshalton4.76
Bright Horizons Carshalton Day Nursery and Preschool231 Carshalton Road, Carshalton3.65
School kids2 West Street, CarshaltonN/AN/A
Caterpillars Day NurseryThe Square, Carshalton2.79
Play B C PreschoolThe Old School House, Mill Lane, Carshalton56
Kumon Maths & English1st, Wallington Scout Hall, 30 Ruskin Road, Carshalton56
Mishmak Youth TheatreThe Cryer Arts, 39 High Street, Carshalton56
Simon Roberts Drum Tuition39 High Street, CarshaltonN/AN/A
Parking16 Talbot Road, CarshaltonN/AN/A

Health amenities that are in Carshalton

Carshalton has 3 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Sutton Medical Centre181 Carshalton Road, Sutton2.830
Ear Wax Removal Clinicc/o, Westcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft Road, Carshalton4.210
Royal Marsden Community ServicesThe Porta Cabins 2JG, 24 Denmark Road, CarshaltonN/AN/A

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