St Albans Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 2JJ 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 Albans Road, Sutton, SM1 2JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 2JH, SM1 2JQ, SM1 2JL, SM1 2LE, SM1 2JN, SM1 2LB, SM1 2LF, SM1 2JD, SM1 2JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM1 2JJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 2JJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 33.5% | 33.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 51.6% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 53.4% | 55.9% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 31.2% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 19.5% | 18.1% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.9% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 12.1% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15.2% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 36.5% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 10.7% | 3.2% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 9.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 77.7% | 66.4% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 66.4% 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 | 80.1% | 66.4% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 11% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 17.5% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 66.2% | -12.7% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 24.1% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 1.1% | -5.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 1.9% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Albans Road was 45.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Sutton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Albans Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Sutton North and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 St Albans Road, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-10-02 | £574,165 |
| 62 St Albans Road, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-06-23 | £492,658 |
| 78 St Albans Road, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-06-19 | £584,079 |
| 76 St Albans Road, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-05-19 | £513,727 |
| 48A St Albans Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-05-25 | £330,142 |
SM1 2JJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2JJ 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 | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam Fields Primary Academy Stoughton Avenue , Cheam SM3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy Molesey Drive , Cheam SM3 9UU | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,331 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 | 401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,879 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 | 973 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Brookways School 660 London Road , North Cheam SM3 9BZ | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Time Catering & Outside Units | Sutton United Football Club, Gander Green Lane | 485 yd | |
| Savoy Cafe | 6 St Dunstans Hill, Cheam | 485 yd | |
| Harrisons @ Cheam High School | Cheam High School, Chatsworth Road | 495 yd | |
| Priory Cafe | 118 Church Hill Road, North Cheam | 544 yd | |
| Point Cafe | 6 Malden Road, Cheam | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gander Inn | The Gander Public House, 2 St Dunstans Hill | 541 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 28 Malden Road | 916 yd | |
| Ye Olde Red Lion | 17 Park Road, Cheam | 998 yd | |
| Claret Wine Bar | 33 The Broadway, Cheam | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow's | 151 Gander Green Lane, Sutton | 396 yd | |
| The Raj | 16 St Dunstans Hill, Cheam | 485 yd | |
| Tasty | 114 Church Hill Road, North Cheam | 536 yd | |
| Sea Horse Fish And Chips | 124 Church Hill Road, North Cheam | 560 yd | |
| Mr India | 4 The Parade, Oldfields Road | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Churches Tennis Club Gander Green Lane | tennis courts | 431 yd |
| Cheam High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 468 yd |
| Sutton Utd Fc BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Homefield Preparatory School WESTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Westbourne Primary School ANTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Sutton Cricket Club GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Sutton) GANDER GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Sutton Youth Centre (Closed) Robin Hood Lane | 968 yd | |
| Cheam Leisure Centre MALDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 995 yd |
| Cheam Recreation Ground Cheam Park Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,031 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.5 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.