Gander Green Lane is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 2HE 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 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM1 2HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 2HD, SM1 2JR, SM1 2LZ, SM1 2UE, SM3 9QE, SM1 2JS, SM1 2HB, SM1 2LY, SM1 2JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM1 2HE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 49.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 32.3% | 40.5% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 46.3% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 6.2% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 37.8% | 48% | 10.2% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 37% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 10.3% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 26% | 18.2% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 19.8% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 29.3% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.7% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.8% | 73.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -7.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 85.4% | 72% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 7% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 12.3% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 72.2% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.4% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 1.7% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gander Green Lane was 57.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.3% lower than the Sutton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gander Green Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Sutton North and the 269th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2014-01-20 | £497,330 |
| 228 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £264,950 | 2007-11-19 | £487,003 |
| 218 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,580 | 2007-11-01 | £529,376 |
SM1 2HE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy Molesey Drive , Cheam SM3 9UU | 4out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary Academy Ridge Road , North Cheam SM3 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Fields Primary Academy Stoughton Avenue , Cheam SM3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,134 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 | 4out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,242 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 | 4,418 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookways School 660 London Road , North Cheam SM3 9BZ | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savoy Cafe | 6 St Dunstans Hill, Cheam | 142 yd | |
| Meals On Wheels | Sutton Inclusion Centre, Northspur Road | 437 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Superstore, 55 Oldfields Road | 508 yd | |
| All Time Catering & Outside Units | Sutton United Football Club, Gander Green Lane | 579 yd | |
| Bran Cafe | 14 Kimpton Park Way, Sutton | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gander Inn | The Gander Public House, 2 St Dunstans Hill | 112 yd | |
| The Winning Post | 265 High Street, Sutton | 1,024 yd | |
| The Crown | 285 High Street, Sutton | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr India | 4 The Parade, Oldfields Road | 130 yd | |
| Sweet And Sour (Sutton) | 6 The Parade, Oldfields Road | 130 yd | |
| The Raj | 16 St Dunstans Hill, Cheam | 142 yd | |
| Chow's | 151 Gander Green Lane, Sutton | 415 yd | |
| Tasty | 114 Church Hill Road, North Cheam | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 229 High Street, Sutton | 1,024 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 287A High Street, Sutton | 1,024 yd | |
| Lidl | 262-270 High Street, Sutton | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Primary School ANTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Sutton Utd Fc BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Sutton Churches Tennis Club Gander Green Lane | tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Cheam High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 932 yd |
| Sutton Youth Centre (Closed) Robin Hood Lane | 1,008 yd | |
| Sutton Life Centre ALCORN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 1,063 yd |
| Youth Centre 21 (Closed) Alcorn Close | 1,080 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.