Upper Vernon Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 4NW 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 Upper Vernon Road, Sutton, SM1 4NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 4NN, SM1 4LN, SM1 4LW, SM1 4NP, SM1 4LL, SM1 4TG, SM1 4TQ, SM1 4LT, SM1 4NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM1 4NW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.3% | 49.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SM1 4NW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.5% | 27.4% | -7.1% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 53.3% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (88%) 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 | 50.5% | 51.6% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 36.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 10.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 6.6% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 9.4% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17% | 22.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 43.7% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% 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% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90.7% | 81.9% | -8.8% | 81.4% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 76% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 9.8% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.5% | 76.6% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 16.5% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 1.8% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 53.1% | 46.2% | 6.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Vernon Road was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.3% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Vernon Road has the 43rd highest crime rate of 128 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 216th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Upper Vernon Road, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2025-10-24 | £910,466 |
| 44 Upper Vernon Road, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-03-20 | £546,496 |
| 34 Upper Vernon Road, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2024-12-13 | £748,527 |
| 57 Upper Vernon Road, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-07-31 | £601,599 |
| 40 Upper Vernon Road, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-12-21 | £582,105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,921 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 | 491 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary School Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Junior School Shorts Road , SM5 2PB | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's RC Infants School West Street , SM5 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,329 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 | 633 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,938 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,253 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 4,746 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 | 1,575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,938 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,052 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 5,416 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 | 988 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College Copthall House , 9 the Pavement SM1 1DA | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AX | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of The Rosary Luncheon Club | Church Of Our Lady Of The Rosary, 2 St Barnabas Road | 122 yd | |
| Little Nyonya | 82A Westmead Road, Sutton | 277 yd | |
| Mad Coffee Bar | 61 Lind Road, Sutton | 357 yd | |
| Brunchies Cafe | 112 Westmead Road, Sutton | 359 yd | |
| Siam Signature Thai Restaurant | 106 Westmead Road, Sutton | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 32 Lower Road | 295 yd | |
| The Little Windsor | 13 Greyhound Road, Sutton | 368 yd | |
| The Butterchurn | The Butter Churn, Erskine Road | 728 yd | |
| The Sutton Arms | 60-62 High Street, Sutton | 810 yd | |
| Old Bank | The Old Bank, 2 High Street | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDragon | 85 Westmead Road, Sutton | 277 yd | |
| Westmead Halal Tandoori | 95 Westmead Road, Sutton | 281 yd | |
| Greekland | 55 Lind Road, Sutton | 355 yd | |
| Ayshea's Take Away | 57 Lind Road, Sutton | 357 yd | |
| Tasty King | 105 Westmead Road, Sutton | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Lower Road, Sutton | 337 yd | |
| Sutton Food Centre | 6 High Street, Sutton | 852 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 2 Lodge Place, Sutton | 871 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 144 - 146 High Street, Sutton | 875 yd | |
| Morrisons | 31 High Street, Sutton | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School MANOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 634 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Times Square) TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Fit Stop (Sutton) (Closed) St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas Road | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| St Philomena'S School POUND STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 912 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed And Methodist Church TRINITY HALL TRINITY HALL HILL ROAD | 938 yd | |
| Sutton Highfields Lawn Tennis Club Mayfield Road | tennis courts | 954 yd |
| Carshalton Athletic Fc COLSTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Sweat Sutton (Closed) ST. NICHOLAS WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,023 yd |
| Go Gym SUTTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.