The Broadway is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 4BU is located in the Sutton Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton and Cheam. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Broadway, Sutton, SM1 4BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 4BT, SM1 4DL, SM1 4PR, SM1 4BX, SM1 4QJ, SM1 4BS, SM1 4DJ, SM1 4PP, SM1 4QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM1 4BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.3% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.7% | -0.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around SM1 4BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 35.4% | 45.1% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 39.6% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.3% | 56.7% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 33% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 13.5% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 10.5% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 15.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 43.6% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 8.6% | 3.6% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.9% 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 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 76% | 67.9% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -13.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 73.7% | 65.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 12% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.3% | 65.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 21.5% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 1.7% | -12.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Broadway was 164.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 135.4% higher than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Broadway has the 11th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 53rd highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 7 The Broadway, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-02-28 | £236,251 |
| Ground Floor Flat 7 The Broadway, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2017-04-25 | £259,758 |
| First Floor Flat 7 The Broadway, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2008-09-30 | £238,433 |
| First Floor Flat 7 The Broadway, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2006-07-19 | £236,430 |
| 2A The Broadway, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £124,900 | 2006-06-27 | £215,944 |
SM1 4BU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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 4BU 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,987 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 | 252 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School All Saints Road , SM1 3DA | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 163 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 5,142 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 | 729 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 861 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 947 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,215 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Coffee Bar | 61 Lind Road, Sutton | 108 yd | |
| Salvation Army Hospitality Kitchen | The Salvation Army Hall, 45 Benhill Avenue | 290 yd | |
| The Coffee House | The Salvation Army Hall, 45 Benhill Avenue | 290 yd | |
| Our Lady Of The Rosary Luncheon Club | Church Of Our Lady Of The Rosary, 2 St Barnabas Road | 430 yd | |
| Little Nyonya | 82A Westmead Road, Sutton | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 32 Lower Road | 184 yd | |
| The Little Windsor | 13 Greyhound Road, Sutton | 185 yd | |
| The Sutton Arms | 60-62 High Street, Sutton | 606 yd | |
| The Butterchurn | The Butter Churn, Erskine Road | 630 yd | |
| Ebb And Flow | 59-61 High Street, Sutton | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 1 The Broadway, Sutton | 1 yd | |
| Ayshea's Take Away | 57 Lind Road, Sutton | 108 yd | |
| Greekland | 55 Lind Road, Sutton | 112 yd | |
| Westmead Halal Tandoori | 95 Westmead Road, Sutton | 375 yd | |
| McDragon | 85 Westmead Road, Sutton | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Lower Road, Sutton | 130 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 2 Lodge Place, Sutton | 497 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 144 - 146 High Street, Sutton | 524 yd | |
| Lidl | 262-270 High Street, Sutton | 671 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 287A High Street, Sutton | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School MANOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 238 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Times Square) TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 501 yd |
| Sweat Sutton (Closed) ST. NICHOLAS WAY | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Fit Stop (Sutton) (Closed) St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas Road | health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed And Methodist Church TRINITY HALL TRINITY HALL HILL ROAD | 720 yd | |
| Go Gym SUTTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 860 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (London Sutton) GIBSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| Sutton Youth Centre (Closed) Robin Hood Lane | 995 yd | |
| Sutton High School CHEAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,003 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 | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.