Turnpike Lane is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 4EY 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 Turnpike Lane, Sutton, SM1 4EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 4JA, SM1 4AX, SM1 4TP, SM1 4JJ, SM1 4HB, SM1 4QU, SM1 4AT, SM1 4NU, SM1 4BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM1 4EY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 45.5% | 48.7% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 54.5% | 51.3% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 4EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 44.4% | 44.3% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 38.4% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 63.5% | 54.5% | -9.0% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 36.2% | 9.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 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.
In the area around SM1 4EY this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.3% | 6.7% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 13% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 46.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 11.1% | 4.2% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 3% | 8% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 6% | 2.9% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 68% | 61.7% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 69.5% | 60.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 10.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 9% | 4.5% | -4.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 17.8% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 12.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.4% | 61% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 20.4% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 4.5% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 4.4% | 6.5% | -2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turnpike Lane was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Turnpike Lane has the 63rd lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 269th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Turnpike Lane, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2025-10-10 | £173,000 |
| 16 Turnpike Lane, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2022-05-20 | £328,581 |
| 15 Turnpike Lane, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2015-11-27 | £360,153 |
| 12 Turnpike Lane, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2014-04-24 | £473,074 |
| 18 Turnpike Lane, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2012-08-24 | £340,996 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,215 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 | 130 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary School Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 130 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL | - not rated | 1,088 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 | 3,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,098 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 | 306 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,479 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 | 3,064 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,098 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,457 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 4,642 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 | 1,962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 5,015 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Road School 36-46 Grove Road , SM1 1BT | - not rated | 588 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 592 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College Copthall House , 9 the Pavement SM1 1DA | - not rated | 617 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AX | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,086 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 | 223 yd | |
| Manor Park Cafe | Cafe, Manor Park | 277 yd | |
| Our Lady Of The Rosary Luncheon Club | Church Of Our Lady Of The Rosary, 2 St Barnabas Road | 333 yd | |
| Mica Cafe | Unit 6 Level 1, Times Square Shopping Centre | 383 yd | |
| Wendy's | 96-98 High Street, Sutton | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Windsor | 13 Greyhound Road, Sutton | 129 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 32 Lower Road | 368 yd | |
| The Sutton Arms | 60-62 High Street, Sutton | 390 yd | |
| Ebb And Flow | 59-61 High Street, Sutton | 439 yd | |
| Shinner And Sudtone | 67 High Street, Sutton | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greekland | 55 Lind Road, Sutton | 219 yd | |
| Ayshea's Take Away | 57 Lind Road, Sutton | 223 yd | |
| Happy House | 1 The Broadway, Sutton | 304 yd | |
| Subway | 42 High Street, Sutton | 431 yd | |
| Old Bank T/A Loco Loco, El Rodeo Mexicano, Burrito Bandits | The Old Bank, 2 High Street | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Lower Road, Sutton | 343 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 144 - 146 High Street, Sutton | 471 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 2 Lodge Place, Sutton | 480 yd | |
| Sutton Food Centre | 6 High Street, Sutton | 485 yd | |
| Morrisons | 31 High Street, Sutton | 551 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School MANOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 308 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Times Square) TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Fit Stop (Sutton) (Closed) St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas Road | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed And Methodist Church TRINITY HALL TRINITY HALL HILL ROAD | 518 yd | |
| Go Gym SUTTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Sweat Sutton (Closed) ST. NICHOLAS WAY | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (London Sutton) GIBSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 726 yd |
| Sutton High School CHEAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| Sutton Youth Centre (Closed) Robin Hood Lane | 954 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 | 0.0% |
| 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.