Chester Close is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 2PP 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 Chester Close, Sutton, SM1 2PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 2NG, SM1 2NH, SM1 2ND, SM1 2PW, SM1 2PL, SM1 2NL, SM1 3HS, SM1 2PN, SM1 2NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM1 2PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 52.9% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.1% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 35% | 35.7% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 49.7% | 48.1% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 38% | 37.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 19.6% | 15.1% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 15.5% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 35.7% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.2% 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 | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 79.5% | 69.2% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -12.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 76.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 11.2% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 76.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 17.3% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 1.9% | -9.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Close was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the St Helier West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chester Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in St Helier West and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Chester Close, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-03-08 | £362,128 |
| 8 Chester Close, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2022-08-12 | £293,873 |
| 1 Chester Close, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-04-28 | £341,250 |
| 9 Chester Close, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-09-08 | £347,290 |
| 3 Chester Close, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £339,000 | 2016-11-28 | £374,684 |
SM1 2PP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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 2PP 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 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,181 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 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School All Saints Road , SM1 3DA | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Primary School Glastonbury Road , SM4 6NY | - not rated | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Primary School Glastonbury Road , SM4 6NY | 3out of 4 | 958 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 | 1,855 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 2,173 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 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | - not rated | 571 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School for Boys Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | - not rated | 1,635 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 | 1,855 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 3,259 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 | 2,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 2,828 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 5,247 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 | 490 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Site , SM1 2SD | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookways School 660 London Road , North Cheam SM3 9BZ | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bran Cafe | 14 Kimpton Park Way, Sutton | 323 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Superstore, 55 Oldfields Road | 395 yd | |
| Meals On Wheels | Sutton Inclusion Centre, Northspur Road | 395 yd | |
| The Harvester Plough | The Plough, 224 Sutton Common Road | 469 yd | |
| Simons Cafe In The Park | Rosehill Recreation Ground, Rose Hill | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gander Inn | The Gander Public House, 2 St Dunstans Hill | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr India | 4 The Parade, Oldfields Road | 737 yd | |
| Sweet And Sour (Sutton) | 6 The Parade, Oldfields Road | 737 yd | |
| McDonald's | Unit 9, Io Centre | 783 yd | |
| Sutton Kebab | 360 High Street, Sutton | 851 yd | |
| Morley's | 362 High Street, Sutton | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 77 Angel Hill, Sutton | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Life Centre ALCORN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 310 yd |
| Youth Centre 21 (Closed) Alcorn Close | 321 yd | |
| Westbourne Primary School ANTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Rosehill Park Rose Hill | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 497 yd |
| Glenthorne High School SUTTON COMMON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Sutton Sports Village ROSEHILL RECREATION GROUND ROSEHILL RECREATION GROUND ROSE HILL | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 594 yd |
| Rosehill Community Association ROSEHILL RECREATION GROUND ROSEHILL RECREATION GROUND ROSE HILL | 790 yd | |
| Reigate Avenue Recreation Ground GLENTHORNE CLOSE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Abbey Primary School 137-141 137-141 GLASTONBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 969 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.