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 153.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 149.1% higher than the Sutton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St James Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Sutton North and the 64th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44C St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-03-28 | £375,337 |
| 34A St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-12-19 | £313,297 |
| 44A St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-11-07 | £216,195 |
| 34B St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2022-08-24 | £225,497 |
| Flat 3 42 St James Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £349,000 | 2020-04-30 | £392,473 |
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 | - not rated | 65 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,940 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 | 65 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary School Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 3,470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 5,156 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 | 920 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,230 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 3,470 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 4,332 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 4,576 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 | 2,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,138 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 | 143 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Site , SM1 2SD | - not rated | 143 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AX | - not rated | 439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.