St James Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 2TN 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 St James Road, Sutton, SM1 2TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 2TG, SM1 2TW, SM1 2SF, SM1 2SE, SM1 2TR, SM1 2TF, SM1 2TS, SM1 2SG, SM1 2DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM1 2TN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.7% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.3% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 52.6% | 37.2% | -15.4% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 46.9% | 11.5% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 56.8% | 52.6% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.4% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 11.8% | 6.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2TN this area, 7.5% 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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 7.5% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 10.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 46.9% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 75.9% | 56.7% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -24.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 59.6% 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 | 71.6% | 59.6% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 13.2% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 7.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 15.3% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.5% | 59.4% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 27.8% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 6.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 3.5% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 3.1% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St James Road was 102.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% higher than the Sutton North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St James Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Sutton North and the 132nd highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34A St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-12-19 | £306,162 |
| 44A St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-11-07 | £211,272 |
| 34B St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2022-08-24 | £220,361 |
| Flat 3 42 St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £349,000 | 2020-04-30 | £383,534 |
| Flat 7 40 St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2020-03-09 | £272,540 |
SM1 2TN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2TN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,996 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 | 174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Fields Primary Academy Stoughton Avenue , Cheam SM3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 2,077 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 | 4,083 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 | 158 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 205 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 569 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 704 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 1,163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Junior School Kitchen | Robin Hood Junior School, Thorncroft Road | 431 yd | |
| Sutton Play Service | Robin Hood Junior School, Thorncroft Road | 431 yd | |
| All Time Catering & Outside Units | Sutton United Football Club, Gander Green Lane | 461 yd | |
| Sutton Cricket Club Ltd | Sutton Cricket Club, Gander Green Lane | 478 yd | |
| Antonino's Pizza | Kiosk 14 Level 3, St Nicholas Centre | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood | The Robin Hood, 52 West Street | 367 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 52 West Street, Sutton | 409 yd | |
| All Bar One | 2 Hill Road, Sutton | 675 yd | |
| Moon On The Hill | Georgian Mansions, 5-9 Hill Road | 677 yd | |
| The Winning Post | 265 High Street, Sutton | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 171 High Street, Sutton | 598 yd | |
| Sutton T4 | 155 High Street, Sutton | 601 yd | |
| Ding Tea | 113A High Street, Sutton | 616 yd | |
| Chow's | 151 Gander Green Lane, Sutton | 628 yd | |
| Kokoro | 162 High Street, Sutton | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | 144 - 146 High Street, Sutton | 640 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 2 Lodge Place, Sutton | 661 yd | |
| OKOK Supermarket | 66-72 Grove Road, Sutton | 688 yd | |
| Morrisons | 31 High Street, Sutton | 707 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 287A High Street, Sutton | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Youth Centre (Closed) Robin Hood Lane | 184 yd | |
| Homefield Preparatory School WESTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 184 yd |
| Sutton Cricket Club GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (London Sutton) GIBSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 429 yd |
| Sutton High School CHEAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 435 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Sutton) GANDER GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Sutton Churches Tennis Club Gander Green Lane | tennis courts | 463 yd |
| Sutton Utd Fc BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Sweat Sutton (Closed) ST. NICHOLAS WAY | health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Fit Stop (Sutton) (Closed) St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas Road | health and fitness suite | 611 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 | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 74.2% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 231.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.