Camden Gardens is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 2EQ 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 2008-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Camden Gardens, Sutton, SM1 2EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 2SR, SM1 2SQ, SM1 2SS, SM1 2SJ, SM1 2SL, SM1 2SN, SM1 2RF, SM1 2SH, SM1 2TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM1 2EQ is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 46.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 50% | 53.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SM1 2EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.2% | 42.7% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 44.4% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 51.5% | 48.1% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 37.8% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 14.7% | 4.8% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.6% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.7% | 45.4% | -1.3% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 1.8% | -4.2% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 9.4% | 5.4% | -4.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 66.2% | 66.4% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, 57.8% 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 | 63.2% | 57.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 18.1% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 11.3% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62% | 57.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 22.3% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.7% | 4.6% | -10.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 3.5% | -7.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Camden Gardens was 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Camden Gardens has the 47th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 282nd highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Martin Court, 18 Camden Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-10-28 | £424,147 |
| Flat 8 Martin Court, 18 Camden Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2016-02-23 | £371,844 |
| Flat 5 Martin Court, 18 Camden Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2016-01-05 | £358,555 |
| Flat 2 Martin Court, 18 Camden Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £243,000 | 2008-07-17 | £375,437 |
| Flat 1 Martin Court, 18 Camden Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £243,000 | 2008-07-17 | £375,437 |
SM1 2EQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2EQ 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,931 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 | 213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | 4out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,013 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 | 4,165 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 228 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 261 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 384 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 826 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geeks Ltd | 6 Sutton Park Road, Sutton | 292 yd | |
| Restaurant And Coffee Shop | 31 High Street, Sutton | 375 yd | |
| Staff Canteen | 31 High Street, Sutton | 375 yd | |
| Bar & Block | Premier Inn Sutton, St Nicholas Way | 378 yd | |
| Inaka | 95 High Street, Sutton | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood | The Robin Hood, 52 West Street | 284 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 52 West Street, Sutton | 296 yd | |
| All Bar One | 2 Hill Road, Sutton | 374 yd | |
| Moon On The Hill | Georgian Mansions, 5-9 Hill Road | 375 yd | |
| Ebb And Flow | 59-61 High Street, Sutton | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legends Kebab House | 3 Cheam Road, Sutton | 400 yd | |
| Ding Tea | 113A High Street, Sutton | 412 yd | |
| Sutton T4 | 155 High Street, Sutton | 478 yd | |
| Kokoro | 162 High Street, Sutton | 488 yd | |
| Subway | 42 High Street, Sutton | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKOK Supermarket | 66-72 Grove Road, Sutton | 347 yd | |
| Morrisons | 31 High Street, Sutton | 375 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 144 - 146 High Street, Sutton | 475 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 2 Lodge Place, Sutton | 522 yd | |
| Sutton Food Centre | 6 High Street, Sutton | 552 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton High School CHEAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 105 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (London Sutton) GIBSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 112 yd |
| Go Gym SUTTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 300 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed And Methodist Church TRINITY HALL TRINITY HALL HILL ROAD | 340 yd | |
| Sutton Youth Centre (Closed) Robin Hood Lane | 349 yd | |
| Fit Stop (Sutton) (Closed) St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas Road | health and fitness suite | 365 yd |
| Homefield Preparatory School WESTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Times Square) TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Sutton Cricket Club GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Sweat Sutton (Closed) ST. NICHOLAS WAY | health and fitness suite | 521 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.