Gander Green Lane is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 2HG 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 2HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 2HB, SM1 2JS, SM1 2JU, SM1 2JF, SM1 2HD, SM1 2EZ, SM1 2LA, SM1 2HH, SM1 2JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM1 2HG 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 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% higher than the Sutton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gander Green Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Sutton North and the 167th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-12-06 | £460,632 |
| 126 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-12-07 | £556,118 |
| 190 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £554,000 | 2022-11-15 | £577,646 |
| 184 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-08-23 | £490,770 |
| 150 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-06-24 | £507,622 |
SM1 2HG 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 | - not rated | 780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,884 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 | - not rated | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Junior School Kingston Avenue , North Cheam SM3 9UE | - not rated | 644 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Junior School Kingston Avenue , North Cheam SM3 9UE | - not rated | 644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 2,799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 5,142 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 918 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 918 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School for Boys Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 3out of 4 | 1,511 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 | 2,688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 2,799 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,433 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 3,792 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 3,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,320 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 | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Site , SM1 2SD | - not rated | 675 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 869 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AX | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,286 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 | 324 yd | |
| All Time Catering & Outside Units | Sutton United Football Club, Gander Green Lane | 336 yd | |
| Meals On Wheels | Sutton Inclusion Centre, Northspur Road | 571 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Superstore, 55 Oldfields Road | 726 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 287 High Street, Sutton | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gander Inn | The Gander Public House, 2 St Dunstans Hill | 332 yd | |
| The Winning Post | 265 High Street, Sutton | 884 yd | |
| The Crown | 285 High Street, Sutton | 884 yd | |
| Robin Hood | The Robin Hood, 52 West Street | 982 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 52 West Street, Sutton | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow's | 151 Gander Green Lane, Sutton | 174 yd | |
| The Raj | 16 St Dunstans Hill, Cheam | 324 yd | |
| Mr India | 4 The Parade, Oldfields Road | 373 yd | |
| Sweet And Sour (Sutton) | 6 The Parade, Oldfields Road | 373 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 331 High Street, Sutton | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 229 High Street, Sutton | 884 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 287A High Street, Sutton | 884 yd | |
| Lidl | 262-270 High Street, Sutton | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Utd Fc BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 319 yd |
| Sutton Churches Tennis Club Gander Green Lane | tennis courts | 499 yd |
| Westbourne Primary School ANTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Sutton Youth Centre (Closed) Robin Hood Lane | 781 yd | |
| Homefield Preparatory School WESTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Cheam High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 891 yd |
| Sweat Sutton (Closed) ST. NICHOLAS WAY | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| Sutton Cricket Club GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Sutton) GANDER GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.