Milton Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 2QR 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 Milton Road, Sutton, SM1 2QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 2QP, SM1 2QY, SM1 2PA, SM1 2QT, SM1 2RB, SM1 2QW, SM1 2QZ, SM1 2NZ, SM1 2LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM1 2QR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 37.1% | 37.1% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 43.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 49.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 35.3% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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 | 29.7% | 27.8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 15.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 28.6% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 11.2% | 3.5% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.4% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 9% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 68% | 56.4% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -25.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 7.8% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 72.5% | 61.3% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 12.9% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 8.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 12.6% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 61.3% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 30.2% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 2.6% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 3.2% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milton Road was 279.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 337.2% higher than the Sutton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milton Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Sutton North and the 23rd highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 139.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Milton Road, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2023-01-27 | £655,385 |
| 9 Milton Road, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-09-30 | £520,606 |
| 13 Milton Road, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-05-14 | £428,518 |
| 1 Milton Road, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2020-12-21 | £539,636 |
| 3 Milton Road, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2017-11-29 | £613,428 |
SM1 2QR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2QR 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SM1 2QR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,587 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 | 256 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School All Saints Road , SM1 3DA | 3out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy Molesey Drive , Cheam SM3 9UU | 4out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,323 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 | 4,626 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 | 765 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookways School 660 London Road , North Cheam SM3 9BZ | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 383 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 287 High Street, Sutton | 521 yd | |
| All Time Catering & Outside Units | Sutton United Football Club, Gander Green Lane | 522 yd | |
| Cafe Delight | 325 High Street, Sutton | 524 yd | |
| Cafe On The Green | 347 High Street, Sutton | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gander Inn | The Gander Public House, 2 St Dunstans Hill | 549 yd | |
| The Winning Post | 265 High Street, Sutton | 596 yd | |
| The Crown | 285 High Street, Sutton | 596 yd | |
| Robin Hood | The Robin Hood, 52 West Street | 870 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 52 West Street, Sutton | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow's | 151 Gander Green Lane, Sutton | 456 yd | |
| Mr India | 4 The Parade, Oldfields Road | 518 yd | |
| Sweet And Sour (Sutton) | 6 The Parade, Oldfields Road | 518 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 331 High Street, Sutton | 524 yd | |
| Noodles House | 333 High Street, Sutton | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 229 High Street, Sutton | 596 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 287A High Street, Sutton | 596 yd | |
| Lidl | 262-270 High Street, Sutton | 629 yd | |
| Tesco | 77 Angel Hill, Sutton | 832 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 2 Lodge Place, Sutton | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Primary School ANTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Sutton Utd Fc BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Sutton Youth Centre (Closed) Robin Hood Lane | 734 yd | |
| Sutton Churches Tennis Club Gander Green Lane | tennis courts | 747 yd |
| Sweat Sutton (Closed) ST. NICHOLAS WAY | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Homefield Preparatory School WESTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Rosehill Park Rose Hill | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 995 yd |
| Sutton Life Centre ALCORN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 1,050 yd |
| Youth Centre 21 (Closed) Alcorn Close | 1,062 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 | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.