Parsons Close is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 3BP is located in the Sutton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton and Cheam. This postcode has been in use since 2002-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parsons Close, Sutton, SM1 3BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 3BS, SM1 3AA, SM1 3AE, SM1 3DD, SM1 3BF, SM1 3AB, SM1 3AD, SM1 4DX, SM1 3BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM1 3BP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 35.7% | 32% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 50.7% | 10.7% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 0.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 7.6% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 41.1% | 56.1% | 15.0% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 28.2% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 12.9% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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.
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 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 19% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 10% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 9% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 44.3% | 19.1% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.7% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.1% 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 | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84% | 61.1% | -22.9% | 81.4% | -20.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 81.4% | 57.1% | -24.3% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 15.3% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 18.5% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 57.3% | -21.8% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 24.8% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 10.5% | 9.0% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 3.1% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 4.2% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 10.1% | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parsons Close was 12.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.4% lower than the Sutton Central average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Parsons Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Sutton Central and the 25th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Parsons Close, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-05-14 | £400,000 |
| 4 Parsons Close, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £502,000 | 2017-03-14 | £616,962 |
| 1 Parsons Close, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2016-06-27 | £478,262 |
| 3 Parsons Close, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £267,000 | 2004-07-09 | £614,100 |
| 4 Parsons Close, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £278,000 | 2004-03-19 | £681,594 |
SM1 3BP 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,900 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 | 208 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 5,211 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 | 1,007 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 1,543 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dosa Bhavan | 364 High Street, Sutton | 162 yd | |
| Indiya Indiya | 354 High Street, Sutton | 163 yd | |
| Roxy's Tasty Kitchen | Belsize Court, 18 Burnell Road | 246 yd | |
| Aya Lebanese Cuisine | 318 High Street, Sutton | 250 yd | |
| Cafe Delight | 325 High Street, Sutton | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winning Post | 265 High Street, Sutton | 439 yd | |
| The Crown | 285 High Street, Sutton | 439 yd | |
| The Butterchurn | The Butter Churn, Erskine Road | 841 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 32 Lower Road | 913 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 52 West Street, Sutton | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Kebab | 360 High Street, Sutton | 163 yd | |
| Morley's | 362 High Street, Sutton | 163 yd | |
| Uptown Flava | 316 High Street, Sutton | 250 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 331 High Street, Sutton | 254 yd | |
| Noodles House | 333 High Street, Sutton | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 262-270 High Street, Sutton | 399 yd | |
| Asda | 229 High Street, Sutton | 439 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 287A High Street, Sutton | 439 yd | |
| Tesco | 77 Angel Hill, Sutton | 471 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 2 Lodge Place, Sutton | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sweat Sutton (Closed) ST. NICHOLAS WAY | health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School MANOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 746 yd |
| Rosehill Park Rose Hill | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 779 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Westbourne Primary School ANTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Sutton Sports Village ROSEHILL RECREATION GROUND ROSEHILL RECREATION GROUND ROSE HILL | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 897 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Times Square) TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Greenshaw High School GRENNELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 958 yd |
| Sutton Youth Centre (Closed) Robin Hood Lane | 975 yd | |
| Fit Stop (Sutton) (Closed) St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas Road | health and fitness suite | 1,002 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.