Colburn Way is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 3AU is located in the The Wrythe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colburn Way, Sutton, SM1 3AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 3AY, SM1 3AX, SM1 3AZ, SM1 3BA, SM1 3SA, SM1 3AW, SM1 3BE, SM1 3AT, SM1 3AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM1 3AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 53.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 48.6% | 46.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 32.5% | 35.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 50.9% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6.4% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 47.1% | 46.3% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 40.1% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 27.2% | 19.2% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 27.4% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90.7% | 79.3% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.2% | 91.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 91.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.1% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colburn Way was 27.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colburn Way has the 31st lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 140th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Colburn Way, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-06-28 | £585,634 |
| 19 Colburn Way, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-06-13 | £625,243 |
| 9 Colburn Way, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-06-09 | £499,134 |
| 28 Colburn Way, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-08-16 | £524,245 |
| 8 Colburn Way, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-04-20 | £577,104 |
SM1 3AU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School All Saints Road , SM1 3DA | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 1out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 1,644 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| H's Cafe | 111 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 484 yd | |
| Brunchies Cafe | 112 Westmead Road, Sutton | 611 yd | |
| Siam Signature Thai Restaurant | 106 Westmead Road, Sutton | 611 yd | |
| Tudor Cafe | 127 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 614 yd | |
| Greenshaw High School Kitchen | Greenshaw High School, Grennell Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butterchurn | The Butter Churn, Erskine Road | 204 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 32 Lower Road | 741 yd | |
| The Little Windsor | 13 Greyhound Road, Sutton | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Chef | 41 Erskine Road, Sutton | 210 yd | |
| Harry's Traditional Fish \& Chips | 43 Erskine Road, Sutton | 210 yd | |
| Tasty King | 105 Westmead Road, Sutton | 610 yd | |
| Morley's | 129 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 614 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 133 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Lower Road, Sutton | 753 yd | |
| Tesco | 77 Angel Hill, Sutton | 1,034 yd | |
| Lidl | 262-270 High Street, Sutton | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 244 yd |
| Greenshaw High School GRENNELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 848 yd | |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 943 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School MANOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 983 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.