Overview of SM1 2SJ

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Camden Gardens is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 2SJ 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 Camden Gardens, Sutton, SM1 2SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SM1 2SH, SM1 2EQ, SM1 2SQ, SM1 2SR, SM1 2SN, SM1 2SS, SM1 2SL, SM1 2DT, SM1 2RJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM1 2SJ is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50%46.5%-3.5% 51.0% -4.5%
Male50%53.5%3.5% 49.0% 4.5%

Partnership Status

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 2SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single38.2%42.7%4.5% 37.9% 4.8%
Married: Opposite sex51.9%44.4%-7.5% 44.2% 0.2%
Separated0.5%3.3%2.8% 2.2% 1.1%
Divorced7.5%6.2%-1.3% 9.1% -2.9%
Widowed1.9%3.3%1.4% 6.1% -2.8%

Health

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 (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.5%48.1%-3.4% 48.4% -0.3%
Good health35.3%37.8%2.5% 33.6% 4.2%
Fair health10.9%10.2%-0.7% 12.7% -2.5%
Bad health2.3%2.8%0.5% 4.0% -1.2%
Very bad health0%1.1%1.1% 1.2% -0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 45.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications9.9%14.7%4.8% 18.2% -3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.3%7.6%-3.7% 9.6% -2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels10.8%11.8%1.0% 13.4% -1.6%
Apprenticeship3.8%3.8%0.0% 5.3% -1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.4%13.4%3.0% 16.9% -3.5%
Degree or Similar46.7%45.4%-1.3% 33.8% 11.6%
Other7.1%3.4%-3.7% 2.8% 0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.8%0%-0.8% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese2.3%1.1%-1.2% 0.7% 0.4%
Indian5.6%4.6%-1.0% 3.1% 1.5%
Pakistani6%1.8%-4.2% 2.7% -0.9%
Other Asian9.4%5.4%-4.0% 1.6% 3.8%
Black African1.1%5.7%4.6% 2.5% 3.2%
Black Caribbean0.8%0.4%-0.4% 1.0% -0.6%
Other Black0.4%1.1%0.7% 0.5% 0.6%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%2.1%1.7% 0.8% 1.3%
Mixed White and African0%2.1%2.1% 0.4% 1.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.8%0.4%-0.4% 0.9% -0.5%
Mixed Other1.5%1.1%-0.4% 0.8% 0.3%
White66.2%66.4%0.2% 81.4% -15.0%
Arab1.1%1.8%0.7% 0.6% 1.2%
Other3.8%6.1%2.3% 1.6% 4.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 57.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom63.2%57.8%-5.4% 83.2% -25.4%
European Union7.1%18.1%11.0% 6.1% 12.0%
Rest of Europe3.4%2.5%-0.9% 0.8% 1.7%
Africa6.8%8.5%1.7% 2.7% 5.8%
Middle East and Asia15%11.3%-3.7% 5.6% 5.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean4.5%1.8%-2.7% 1.3% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK62%57.8%-4.2% 83.2% -25.4%
10+ Years6.8%22.3%15.5% 9.8% 12.5%
5-10 Years5.3%11.7%6.4% 2.9% 8.8%
2-5 Years14.7%4.6%-10.1% 2.2% 2.4%
Less than 2 years11.3%3.5%-7.8% 1.9% 1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.8% 76.7% -7.9%
Ireland1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
France1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Italy1.8% 0.6% 1.2%
Portugal1.1% 0.5% 0.6%
Lithuania1.1% 0.3% 0.8%
Poland3.6% 1.3% 2.3%
Romania1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Other EU countries6.1% 1.5% 4.6%
Turkey1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
Other Europe1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
North Africa1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
Central and Western Africa1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
South and Eastern Africa1.1% 0.2% 0.9%
Southern Asia1.8% 1.2% 0.6%
North America and the Caribbean0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Central and South America0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
No passport held4.3% 13.5% -9.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.2% 37.2% -2.0%
Christian42.7% 46.2% -3.5%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Hindu5.3% 1.7% 3.6%
Muslim8.5% 6.5% 2.0%
Other religion2.5% 0.6% 1.9%
Not answered5.3% 6.0% -0.7%

Safety

Is Camden Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Camden Gardens was 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Camden Gardens has the 47th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 282nd highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£58,300
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SM1 2SJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Camden Gardens are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sutton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Camden Gardens, Sutton, SM1 2SJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SM1 2SJ

Average Price
£811,543
Semi-Detached
£833,574
Terraced
£772,296
Detached
£762,667
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Camden Gardens

Average Price
£586,781
Semi-Detached
£789,314
Terraced
£765,317
Detached
£702,339
Flats/Maisonettes
£386,404
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Camden GardensStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
6 Camden Gardens, Sutton, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£962,0002023-01-11 £929,292
6 Camden Gardens, Sutton, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£665,0002021-09-28 £712,974
4 Camden Gardens, Sutton, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£615,0002020-11-05 £693,221
14 Camden Gardens, Sutton, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£385,0002012-03-07 £751,333
14 Camden Gardens, Sutton, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£392,0002007-11-12 £739,594
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SM1 2SJ

Employment

SM1 2SJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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 2SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee103
Retired39
Self-Employed36
Part-Time Employee17
Student (economically inactive)10
Unemployed8
Looking after home or family8
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles23
Human health and social work activities19
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Financial and insurance activities17
Education11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Information and communication10
Construction9
Accommodation and food service activities7
Other5
Real estate activities5
Administrative and support service activities4
Manufacturing4
Transport and storage4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Wall Nursery School
Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF
4out of 4 153 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Spencer Nursery School
Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP
3out of 4 3,899 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Robin Hood Infants' School
Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF
4out of 4 153 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Robin Hood Junior School
Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL
3out of 4 444 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Manor Park Primary Academy
Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW
4out of 4 899 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Westbourne Primary School
Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT
4out of 4 1,268 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Devonshire Primary School
Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL
3out of 4 1,290 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sutton Grammar School
Manor Lane , SM1 4AS
4out of 4 818 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Overton Grange School
36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ
3out of 4 1,305 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cheam High School
Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW
4out of 4 1,442 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Sutton
2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD
- not rated 1,955 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB
3out of 4 2,027 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

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 4,190 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Homefield Preparatory School
Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE
- not rated 254 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
The Limes College
Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD
4out of 4 260 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sutton High School GDST
55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL
- not rated 283 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Sutton College of Learning for Adults
St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA
- not rated 412 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Orchard Hill College of Further Education
8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS
- not rated 867 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Geeks Ltd6 Sutton Park Road, Sutton337 yd
Bar & BlockPremier Inn Sutton, St Nicholas Way356 yd
Antonino's PizzaKiosk 14 Level 3, St Nicholas Centre362 yd
Inaka95 High Street, Sutton389 yd
Caffe Nero121 High Street, Sutton392 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Robin HoodThe Robin Hood, 52 West Street233 yd
The Robin Hood52 West Street, Sutton252 yd
All Bar One2 Hill Road, Sutton391 yd
Moon On The HillGeorgian Mansions, 5-9 Hill Road393 yd
Ebb And Flow59-61 High Street, Sutton435 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Ding Tea113A High Street, Sutton395 yd
Legends Kebab House3 Cheam Road, Sutton428 yd
Sutton T4155 High Street, Sutton443 yd
Kokoro162 High Street, Sutton459 yd
McDonalds168 - 172 High Street, Sutton500 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
OKOK Supermarket66-72 Grove Road, Sutton395 yd
Morrisons31 High Street, Sutton411 yd
Marks And Spencer144 - 146 High Street, Sutton449 yd
Farm Foods2 Lodge Place, Sutton492 yd
Sutton Food Centre6 High Street, Sutton589 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Spirit Health Club (London Sutton)
GIBSON ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool134 yd
Sutton High School
CHEAM ROAD
grass pitches, swimming pool167 yd
Sutton Youth Centre (Closed)
Robin Hood Lane
287 yd
Go Gym
SUTTON PARK ROAD
health and fitness suite345 yd
Fit Stop (Sutton) (Closed)
St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas Road
health and fitness suite360 yd
Trinity United Reformed And Methodist Church
TRINITY HALL TRINITY HALL HILL ROAD
362 yd
Homefield Preparatory School
WESTERN ROAD
grass pitches369 yd
Pure Gym (Sutton Times Square)
TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite473 yd
Sweat Sutton (Closed)
ST. NICHOLAS WAY
health and fitness suite474 yd
Sutton Cricket Club
GANDER GREEN LANE
grass pitches488 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed90 Mbit/s
Average download speed100 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed18.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.