Lymescote Gardens is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 2PN is located in the Sutton North 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 Lymescote Gardens, Sutton, SM1 2PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 3HR, SM1 2PW, SM1 3HW, SM1 3HS, SM1 2PF, SM1 2PH, SM1 3HP, SM1 2NH, SM1 2PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM1 2PN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.7% | 49.2% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.8% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 38.9% | 35.2% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 47% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 52.2% | 45.5% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 36.3% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 13.2% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17.5% | 18% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 7.1% | -11.5% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.5% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 12.5% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 40% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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 | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 76.7% | 68.2% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 77.5% | 71.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 8.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.5% | 71.1% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15.4% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 1.8% | -10.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lymescote Gardens was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% lower than the St Helier West average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Lymescote Gardens has the 9th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in St Helier West and the 260th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Lymescote Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-09-25 | £270,841 |
| 31 Lymescote Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-09-08 | £572,935 |
| 7 Lymescote Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-04-06 | £606,622 |
| 32A Lymescote Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £558,800 | 2022-09-09 | £577,952 |
| 16 Lymescote Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-02-04 | £583,650 |
SM1 2PN 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 2PN 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,092 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 | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School All Saints Road , SM1 3DA | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Primary School Glastonbury Road , SM4 6NY | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Primary School Glastonbury Road , SM4 6NY | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | - not rated | 682 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School for Boys Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 3,421 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 | 2,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 2,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 5,249 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Anchor School Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH | - not rated | 438 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Site , SM1 2SD | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,730 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals On Wheels | Sutton Inclusion Centre, Northspur Road | 377 yd | |
| Simons Cafe In The Park | Rosehill Recreation Ground, Rose Hill | 439 yd | |
| Sutton Sports Village Cafe And Nursery | Rosehill Recreation Ground, Rose Hill | 439 yd | |
| Bran Cafe | 14 Kimpton Park Way, Sutton | 472 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Superstore, 55 Oldfields Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gander Inn | The Gander Public House, 2 St Dunstans Hill | 860 yd | |
| The Winning Post | 265 High Street, Sutton | 992 yd | |
| The Crown | 285 High Street, Sutton | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Kebab | 360 High Street, Sutton | 690 yd | |
| Morley's | 362 High Street, Sutton | 690 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 331 High Street, Sutton | 769 yd | |
| Noodles House | 333 High Street, Sutton | 769 yd | |
| Mr India | 4 The Parade, Oldfields Road | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 77 Angel Hill, Sutton | 463 yd | |
| Lidl | 262-270 High Street, Sutton | 990 yd | |
| Asda | 229 High Street, Sutton | 992 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 287A High Street, Sutton | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosehill Park Rose Hill | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 413 yd |
| Westbourne Primary School ANTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Sutton Life Centre ALCORN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 439 yd |
| Youth Centre 21 (Closed) Alcorn Close | 445 yd | |
| Sutton Sports Village ROSEHILL RECREATION GROUND ROSEHILL RECREATION GROUND ROSE HILL | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 537 yd |
| Glenthorne High School SUTTON COMMON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Rosehill Community Association ROSEHILL RECREATION GROUND ROSEHILL RECREATION GROUND ROSE HILL | 784 yd | |
| Reigate Avenue Recreation Ground GLENTHORNE CLOSE | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Abbey Primary School 137-141 137-141 GLASTONBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Sutton Utd Fc BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,083 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 | 116.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.