Lavender Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 3RJ is located in the Sutton Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton and Cheam. This postcode has been in use since 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lavender Road, Sutton, SM1 3RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 3RX, SM1 3RZ, SM1 3RR, SM1 3RN, SM1 3RW, SM1 3RU, SM1 3RS, SM1 3QH, SM1 3AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM1 3RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.3% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.7% | -4.5% | 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.
In the immediate area around SM1 3RJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.2% | 52.3% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 30.5% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 11.5% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 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 | 40.5% | 49.8% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 27.8% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 15% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 21.1% | 21.6% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12.5% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 28.4% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 85.3% | 75.8% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 86.8% | 73.2% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 72.9% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 16.6% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 7% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.6% | 1.3% | -10.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Road was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.7% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lavender Road has the 55th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 260th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Halcroft Court, 1A Lavender Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-11-26 | £432,181 |
| Flat 7 Halcroft Court, 1A Lavender Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £397,000 | 2021-06-28 | £408,244 |
| Flat 2 Halcroft Court, 1A Lavender Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £368,500 | 2016-09-19 | £394,851 |
| Flat 7 Halcroft Court, 1A Lavender Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £374,000 | 2016-08-26 | £398,933 |
| Flat 6 Halcroft Court, 1A Lavender Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2014-07-04 | £423,412 |
SM1 3RJ 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,495 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 | 4out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School All Saints Road , SM1 3DA | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushy Meadow Primary Academy Rushy Meadow Lane , Fellowes Road SM5 2SG | 1out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infants School West Street , SM5 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,247 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 | 1,222 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 347 yd | |
| Siam Signature Thai Restaurant | 106 Westmead Road, Sutton | 347 yd | |
| Little Nyonya | 82A Westmead Road, Sutton | 369 yd | |
| Mad Coffee Bar | 61 Lind Road, Sutton | 547 yd | |
| Salvation Army Hospitality Kitchen | The Salvation Army Hall, 45 Benhill Avenue | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Butterchurn | The Butter Churn, Erskine Road | 137 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 32 Lower Road | 413 yd | |
| The Little Windsor | 13 Greyhound Road, Sutton | 641 yd | |
| The Winning Post | 265 High Street, Sutton | 966 yd | |
| The Crown | 285 High Street, Sutton | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Chef | 41 Erskine Road, Sutton | 310 yd | |
| Harry's Traditional Fish \& Chips | 43 Erskine Road, Sutton | 310 yd | |
| Westmead Halal Tandoori | 95 Westmead Road, Sutton | 340 yd | |
| Tasty King | 105 Westmead Road, Sutton | 347 yd | |
| McDragon | 85 Westmead Road, Sutton | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Lower Road, Sutton | 428 yd | |
| Lidl | 262-270 High Street, Sutton | 917 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 2 Lodge Place, Sutton | 937 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 287A High Street, Sutton | 966 yd | |
| Asda | 229 High Street, Sutton | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royston Park Royston Avenue | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School MANOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Wrythe Recreation Ground Brookfield Avenue | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Greenshaw High School GRENNELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Times Square) TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 980 yd |
| Sweat Sutton (Closed) ST. NICHOLAS WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,012 yd |
| Carshalton High School For Girls WEST STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,013 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.