Cowper Avenue is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 3RD is located in the Carshalton Central 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 Cowper Avenue, Sutton, SM1 3RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 3RA, SM1 4JE, SM1 3RB, SM1 4JH, SM1 4JD, SM1 3RF, SM1 4JG, SM1 3RE, SM1 4JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM1 3RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 50.6% | 53.5% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 46.5% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 32.3% | 35% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 44.9% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 11% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 51.9% | 52.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 31.4% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 11.6% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 13.3% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 9.9% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 44.6% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 81.5% | 75.2% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 81.8% | 73.1% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 9.1% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 73.4% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 17.7% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 1.3% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowper Avenue was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowper Avenue has the 48th highest crime rate of 128 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 232nd highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cowper Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-03-07 | £499,387 |
| 25 Cowper Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,274 | 2023-11-13 | £503,946 |
| 11 Cowper Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2023-07-25 | £508,630 |
| 27 Cowper Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-04-14 | £504,627 |
| 31 Cowper Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2020-12-08 | £636,669 |
SM1 3RD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 3RD 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary School Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infants School West Street , SM5 2PT | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Camden Junior School Camden Road , SM5 2NS | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 801 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School for Boys Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | - not rated | 851 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,658 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,809 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 4,494 yd | Community 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 | 1,181 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 939 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Road School 36-46 Grove Road , SM1 1BT | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College Copthall House , 9 the Pavement SM1 1DA | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AX | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunchies Cafe | 112 Westmead Road, Sutton | 102 yd | |
| Siam Signature Thai Restaurant | 106 Westmead Road, Sutton | 102 yd | |
| Little Nyonya | 82A Westmead Road, Sutton | 197 yd | |
| Bella Italia Coffee | 3 Westmead Corner, Carshalton | 556 yd | |
| Our Lady Of The Rosary Luncheon Club | Church Of Our Lady Of The Rosary, 2 St Barnabas Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butterchurn | The Butter Churn, Erskine Road | 385 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 32 Lower Road | 443 yd | |
| The Little Windsor | 13 Greyhound Road, Sutton | 675 yd | |
| The Racehorse Public House | The Racehorse, 17 West Street | 881 yd | |
| The Hope | 48 West Street, Carshalton | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chips Inn | 118 Westmead Road, Sutton | 66 yd | |
| Bar-B-Q-Pit | 114 Westmead Road, Sutton | 66 yd | |
| Tasty King | 105 Westmead Road, Sutton | 102 yd | |
| McDragon | 85 Westmead Road, Sutton | 197 yd | |
| Westmead Halal Tandoori | 95 Westmead Road, Sutton | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Lower Road, Sutton | 491 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School MANOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 850 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 857 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.