Royston Avenue is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 3PS 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 Royston Avenue, Sutton, SM1 3PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 3PL, SM1 3PW, SM1 3PX, SM1 3PT, SM1 3BA, SM5 2RR, SM5 2RJ, SM1 3PJ, SM1 3PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM1 3PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 30.1% | 34.6% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 50% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 53% | 49.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 34.8% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 12.2% | 4.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 18.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.5% | 11.5% | -13.0% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 21.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 26.9% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.9% | 76.6% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -4.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 82.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 7.5% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 81.7% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 2% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royston Avenue was 158.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 127.7% higher than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Royston Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 56th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Royston Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £566,000 | 2022-01-06 | £580,150 |
| 3 Royston Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2018-06-15 | £610,990 |
| 7 Royston Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-08-11 | £506,852 |
| 1 Royston Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2015-05-01 | £592,002 |
| 7 Royston Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2004-12-01 | £556,871 |
SM1 3PS 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 1out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Muschamp Primary School and Language Opportunity Base Muschamp Road , SM5 2SE | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School All Saints Road , SM1 3DA | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , Harris Junior Academy Carshalton SM5 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tweeddale Primary School Tweeddale Road , SM5 1SW | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 402 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 167 yd | |
| Tudor Cafe | 127 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 322 yd | |
| Greenshaw High School Kitchen | Greenshaw High School, Grennell Road | 529 yd | |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Kitchen | Carshalton Boys Sports College, Winchcombe Road | 610 yd | |
| Moo And Bean | 4 William Street, Carshalton | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butterchurn | The Butter Churn, Erskine Road | 490 yd | |
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 931 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 978 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 32 Lower Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 129 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 322 yd | |
| Dolphin Fish Bar | 133 Wrythe Lane, Carshalton | 322 yd | |
| Dragon Chef | 41 Erskine Road, Sutton | 367 yd | |
| Harry's Traditional Fish \& Chips | 43 Erskine Road, Sutton | 367 yd | |
| Kebab World | 3 Kings Parade, Wrythe Lane | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Lower Road, Sutton | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 74 yd |
| Greenshaw High School GRENNELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Century Youth Centre (Closed) Fellowes Road | 543 yd | |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College WINCHCOMBE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 824 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,017 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.