Hope Close is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 4AT is located in the Sutton Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton and Cheam. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hope Close, Sutton, SM1 4AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 4AX, SM1 4AN, SM1 4JJ, SM1 4QU, SM1 4JA, SM1 4EY, SM1 4NU, SM1 4BE, SM1 4HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM1 4AT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 43% | 49.5% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 57% | 50.5% | -6.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 40.7% | 38.5% | -2.2% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 40.2% | 7.9% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 2.3% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 47.3% | 49% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 35.1% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 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 | 16.2% | 13.7% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 19.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 40.6% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.7% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 9.9% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 77.4% | 63.1% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 62.1% 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 | 80.1% | 62.1% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10.3% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 15.8% | 9.9% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.6% | 62.4% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 24.3% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 2% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hope Close was 185.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.6% higher than the Sutton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hope Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Sutton Central and the 43rd highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Hope Close, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-06-05 | £193,404 |
| 36 Hope Close, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-08-27 | £462,419 |
| 10 Hope Close, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-06-02 | £296,844 |
| 31 Hope Close, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-08-30 | £166,819 |
| 37 Hope Close, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-05-18 | £381,987 |
SM1 4AT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,218 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 | 70 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary School Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 70 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School for Boys Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | - not rated | 239 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 239 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,024 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,029 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,441 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 4,582 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 | 1,991 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,907 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 552 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Road School 36-46 Grove Road , SM1 1BT | - not rated | 570 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College Copthall House , 9 the Pavement SM1 1DA | - not rated | 603 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AX | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Coffee Bar | 61 Lind Road, Sutton | 220 yd | |
| Manor Park Cafe | Cafe, Manor Park | 238 yd | |
| Mica Cafe | Unit 6 Level 1, Times Square Shopping Centre | 323 yd | |
| Wendy's | 96-98 High Street, Sutton | 336 yd | |
| Finnigans | 56 High Street, Sutton | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Windsor | 13 Greyhound Road, Sutton | 136 yd | |
| The Sutton Arms | 60-62 High Street, Sutton | 358 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 32 Lower Road | 378 yd | |
| Ebb And Flow | 59-61 High Street, Sutton | 408 yd | |
| Shinner And Sudtone | 67 High Street, Sutton | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greekland | 55 Lind Road, Sutton | 217 yd | |
| Ayshea's Take Away | 57 Lind Road, Sutton | 220 yd | |
| Happy House | 1 The Broadway, Sutton | 278 yd | |
| Ding Tea | 113A High Street, Sutton | 412 yd | |
| Subway | 42 High Street, Sutton | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Lower Road, Sutton | 343 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 144 - 146 High Street, Sutton | 404 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 2 Lodge Place, Sutton | 411 yd | |
| Sutton Food Centre | 6 High Street, Sutton | 485 yd | |
| Morrisons | 31 High Street, Sutton | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 163 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School MANOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 240 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Times Square) TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 325 yd |
| Fit Stop (Sutton) (Closed) St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas Road | health and fitness suite | 429 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed And Methodist Church TRINITY HALL TRINITY HALL HILL ROAD | 483 yd | |
| Sweat Sutton (Closed) ST. NICHOLAS WAY | health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Go Gym SUTTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (London Sutton) GIBSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 680 yd |
| Sutton High School CHEAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Sutton Youth Centre (Closed) Robin Hood Lane | 890 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 | 71.4% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.