Sydney Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 2RD 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 Sydney Road, Sutton, SM1 2RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 2TZ, SM1 2TY, SM1 2HL, SM1 2QJ, SM1 2QG, SM1 2QL, SM1 2PZ, SM1 2TJ, SM1 2TT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM1 2RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49% | 0.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around SM1 2RD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.9% | 44.5% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 36.2% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 12.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 52.1% | 58% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 28.8% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 11.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 9.6% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.4% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 42.8% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.5% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 76.7% | 68.2% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 72.6% | 60.4% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 12% | 16% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 13.3% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 60.6% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 26.4% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 4.5% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 3.4% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sydney Road was 16.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Sutton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sydney Road has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Sutton North and the 44th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Jasmine Court, 115 Sydney Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-07-05 | £240,987 |
| Flat 14 Jasmine Court, 115 Sydney Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-04-30 | £305,434 |
| Flat 10 Jasmine Court, 115 Sydney Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-06-09 | £296,844 |
| Flat 5 115 Sydney Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-02-24 | £267,792 |
| Flat 10 115 Sydney Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-11-27 | £269,249 |
SM1 2RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Junior School Kingston Avenue , North Cheam SM3 9UE | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,947 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 3,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 5,218 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School for Boys Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,947 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 3,108 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,663 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 3,970 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 4,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 2,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,285 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 | 243 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Site , SM1 2SD | - not rated | 243 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 494 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AX | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 852 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 | 180 yd | |
| Robin Hood Junior School Kitchen | Robin Hood Junior School, Thorncroft Road | 483 yd | |
| Sutton Play Service | Robin Hood Junior School, Thorncroft Road | 483 yd | |
| Antonino's Pizza | Kiosk 14 Level 3, St Nicholas Centre | 602 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 287 High Street, Sutton | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood | The Robin Hood, 52 West Street | 557 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 52 West Street, Sutton | 596 yd | |
| The Winning Post | 265 High Street, Sutton | 614 yd | |
| The Crown | 285 High Street, Sutton | 614 yd | |
| Gander Inn | The Gander Public House, 2 St Dunstans Hill | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow's | 151 Gander Green Lane, Sutton | 306 yd | |
| Frydays Fish And Chips | 283 High Street, Sutton | 614 yd | |
| Panku Streetfood | Asda, 229 High Street | 614 yd | |
| Kebab Planet | 267 High Street, Sutton | 614 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 287A High Street, Sutton | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 229 High Street, Sutton | 614 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 287A High Street, Sutton | 614 yd | |
| Lidl | 262-270 High Street, Sutton | 666 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 2 Lodge Place, Sutton | 778 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 144 - 146 High Street, Sutton | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Utd Fc BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 118 yd |
| Sutton Youth Centre (Closed) Robin Hood Lane | 347 yd | |
| Sutton Churches Tennis Club Gander Green Lane | tennis courts | 361 yd |
| Homefield Preparatory School WESTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Sweat Sutton (Closed) ST. NICHOLAS WAY | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Sutton Cricket Club GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Sutton) GANDER GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (London Sutton) GIBSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 736 yd |
| Sutton High School CHEAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| Westbourne Primary School ANTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 794 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 247.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.