Fairlight Close is in Worcester Park and in Sutton district. KT4 8XQ is located in the Worcester Park South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton and Cheam. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairlight Close, Worcester Park, KT4 8XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM3 8JL, KT4 8XD, KT4 8XB, KT4 8XE, SM3 8JF, KT4 8TY, SM3 8HJ, KT4 8XJ, SM3 8JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT4 8XQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.1% | 34.4% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 41.1% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 14% | 11.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 44.6% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 18.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 27.1% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 6.7% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 14.2% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 34.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.9% | 79% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 74.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 74.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 74.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 22.2% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 0% | -15.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairlight Close was 66.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% higher than the North Cheam average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fairlight Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in North Cheam and the 240th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Fairlight Close, Worcester Park, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2021-11-05 | £719,901 |
| 12 Fairlight Close, Worcester Park, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2018-06-01 | £717,701 |
| 6 Fairlight Close, Worcester Park, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2017-08-08 | £627,000 |
| 10 Fairlight Close, Worcester Park, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2013-06-06 | £670,616 |
| 8 Fairlight Close, Worcester Park, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2010-09-17 | £665,263 |
KT4 8XQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
KT4 8XQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in KT4 8XQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton Hill Nursery School Middle Green Close , KT5 8TD | 4out of 4 | 5,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparrow Farm Community Junior School Sparrow Farm Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2LW | - not rated | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Primary School Sparrow Farm Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2LW | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneleigh First School Sparrow Farm Road , Ewell KT17 2LW | - not rated | 488 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Primary School Sparrow Farm Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2LW | - not rated | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch Primary School Chadacre Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2HQ | - not rated | 662 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 3,681 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 2,580 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 4,027 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey County Middle School West Barnes Lane , SW20 0BZ | - not rated | 4,469 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,653 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,486 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 5,074 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookways School 660 London Road , North Cheam SM3 9BZ | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 2,329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Site , SM1 2SD | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 3out of 4 | 2,377 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunterz Spice | 489 London Road, North Cheam | 304 yd | |
| Tasty China | 491 London Road, North Cheam | 304 yd | |
| Stoneleigh Brasserie | 481 London Road, North Cheam | 310 yd | |
| La Bella Luna | 23 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park | 354 yd | |
| Rumbles Coffee Shop | 4 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch Inn | 552 - 556 London Road, North Cheam | 611 yd | |
| The North End Tavern/ 8th Street/ Value Mighty/Sin City | The North End Tavern, 245 Cheam Common Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Pizza And Pasta | 493 London Road, North Cheam | 304 yd | |
| Osteria Alassio Takeaway | 479 London Road, North Cheam | 310 yd | |
| Sam's Kebab Ltd | 5 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park | 354 yd | |
| Britkong Eat | 6 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park | 404 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 512 London Road, North Cheam | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam Arena | 563 - 567 London Road, North Cheam | 573 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 566 London Road, North Cheam | 604 yd | |
| Aldi Food Store | 673 London Road, North Cheam | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheam Leisure Centre MALDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 558 yd |
| Cuddington Recreation Ground SANDRINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sutton) LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 926 yd |
| Cheam Common Junior Academy KINGSMEAD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 933 yd |
| Club Constellation (Closed) London Road | 985 yd | |
| Cheam Recreation Ground Cheam Park Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,072 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.