Gibson Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 2RF is located in the Sutton Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton and Cheam. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gibson Road, Sutton, SM1 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 2SS, SM1 2DY, SM1 2SR, SM1 2EQ, SM1 2SJ, SM1 2RJ, SM1 2SQ, SM1 2DZ, SM1 2SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM1 2RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 2RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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 | 35.1% | 32.9% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 55.4% | 12.3% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 3.8% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (92%) 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 | 42.5% | 55.4% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 36.6% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 6.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 1.4% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 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.
In the area around SM1 2RF this area, 7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 7% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.9% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 9.9% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 12.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 47% | 57.7% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.8% 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 | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 21.1% | 23.2% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 20.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 13.8% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 12.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 54.3% | 38.8% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -42.6% |
| Arab | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 33.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49% | 33.1% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -50.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 13.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 10.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.3% | 34.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 28.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.6% | 33% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -50.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 26.3% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.4% | 17.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 15.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 15.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 13.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 7% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 76.7% | -23.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 6.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 8.1% | 1.5% | 6.6% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 11.3% | 1.2% | 10.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.3% | 37.2% | -22.9% |
| Christian | 35.2% | 46.2% | -11.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 22% | 1.7% | 20.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gibson Road was 151.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 242.5% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gibson Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 60th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Gibson Road, Sutton, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £21,849,114 | 2019-08-22 | £24,236,855 |
| Holiday Inn Gibson Road, Sutton, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £13,400,000 | 2017-07-31 | £13,962,031 |
SM1 2RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,845 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 | 4out of 4 | 276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School All Saints Road , SM1 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 2,064 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 | 4,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 277 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 372 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 732 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geeks Ltd | 6 Sutton Park Road, Sutton | 208 yd | |
| Restaurant And Coffee Shop | 31 High Street, Sutton | 275 yd | |
| Staff Canteen | 31 High Street, Sutton | 275 yd | |
| Bar & Block | Premier Inn Sutton, St Nicholas Way | 290 yd | |
| Everest Spice Sutton | 7 Cheam Road, Sutton | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robin Hood | 52 West Street, Sutton | 257 yd | |
| Robin Hood | The Robin Hood, 52 West Street | 261 yd | |
| All Bar One | 2 Hill Road, Sutton | 263 yd | |
| Moon On The Hill | Georgian Mansions, 5-9 Hill Road | 264 yd | |
| Ebb And Flow | 59-61 High Street, Sutton | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legends Kebab House | 3 Cheam Road, Sutton | 293 yd | |
| Ding Tea | 113A High Street, Sutton | 319 yd | |
| Subway | 42 High Street, Sutton | 390 yd | |
| Sutton T4 | 155 High Street, Sutton | 408 yd | |
| Kokoro | 162 High Street, Sutton | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKOK Supermarket | 66-72 Grove Road, Sutton | 268 yd | |
| Morrisons | 31 High Street, Sutton | 275 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 144 - 146 High Street, Sutton | 390 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 2 Lodge Place, Sutton | 443 yd | |
| Sutton Food Centre | 6 High Street, Sutton | 453 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Health Club (London Sutton) GIBSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 5 yd |
| Sutton High School CHEAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 128 yd |
| Go Gym SUTTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 215 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed And Methodist Church TRINITY HALL TRINITY HALL HILL ROAD | 230 yd | |
| Fit Stop (Sutton) (Closed) St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas Road | health and fitness suite | 261 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Times Square) TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Sutton Youth Centre (Closed) Robin Hood Lane | 396 yd | |
| Sweat Sutton (Closed) ST. NICHOLAS WAY | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Homefield Preparatory School WESTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Sutton Cricket Club GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 595 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.