St James Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 2BB is located in the Sutton West & East Cheam 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 St James Road, Sutton, SM1 2BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 2AU, SM1 2AZ, SM1 2DA, SM1 2BD, SM1 2AY, SM1 2BA, SM1 2TL, SM1 2DP, SM1 2AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM1 2BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 50.9% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 43.9% | 49.1% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SM1 2BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.2% | 33.2% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 53.4% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 56.7% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.2% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 9.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 9.5% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.5% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.6% | 52.7% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 18.9% |
| Other | 13% | 5% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 10.5% | 15.3% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 7.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 70% | 59.7% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -21.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, just 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 49.1% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 17% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 6.4% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 19.4% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.8% | 49.3% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 20.6% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 16% | 8.0% | 2.9% | 13.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 10.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 3.5% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 16.2% | 1.7% | 14.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Road was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Road has the 56th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 177th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11E St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2023-09-14 | £588,660 |
| Flat 3 The Mount, 23B St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-07-14 | £242,432 |
| Flat 1 The Mount, 23B St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-04-21 | £258,630 |
| 21 St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-06-30 | £584,514 |
| 23 St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £506,700 | 2020-12-10 | £567,175 |
SM1 2BB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SM1 2BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School Anne Boleyn's Walk , Cheam SM3 8DF | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,938 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 214 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 313 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 540 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 909 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove House | Grove Lodge, 122 Grove Road | 239 yd | |
| Sutton Cricket Club Ltd | Sutton Cricket Club, Gander Green Lane | 391 yd | |
| Geeks Ltd | 6 Sutton Park Road, Sutton | 408 yd | |
| Restaurant And Coffee Shop | 31 High Street, Sutton | 509 yd | |
| Staff Canteen | 31 High Street, Sutton | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood | The Robin Hood, 52 West Street | 508 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 52 West Street, Sutton | 526 yd | |
| All Bar One | 2 Hill Road, Sutton | 556 yd | |
| Moon On The Hill | Georgian Mansions, 5-9 Hill Road | 557 yd | |
| Ebb And Flow | 59-61 High Street, Sutton | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legends Kebab House | 3 Cheam Road, Sutton | 555 yd | |
| Melbourne Chinese Takeaway | 18 Mulgrave Road, Sutton | 626 yd | |
| Ding Tea | 113A High Street, Sutton | 639 yd | |
| Subway | 42 High Street, Sutton | 643 yd | |
| Ollie's Kebab (Sutton) Ltd | 1C High Street, Sutton | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKOK Supermarket | 66-72 Grove Road, Sutton | 439 yd | |
| Morrisons | 31 High Street, Sutton | 509 yd | |
| Sutton Food Centre | 6 High Street, Sutton | 666 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 144 - 146 High Street, Sutton | 706 yd | |
| Tesco | 14 - 17 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 715 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton High School CHEAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 206 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (London Sutton) GIBSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 324 yd |
| Sutton Cricket Club GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Homefield Preparatory School WESTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Sutton) GANDER GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Go Gym SUTTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 417 yd |
| Sutton Youth Centre (Closed) Robin Hood Lane | 504 yd | |
| Trinity United Reformed And Methodist Church TRINITY HALL TRINITY HALL HILL ROAD | 515 yd | |
| Fit Stop (Sutton) (Closed) St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas Road | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Times Square) TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 703 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.