Bishops Place is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM1 4PH 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 Bishops Place, Sutton, SM1 4PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM1 4LH, SM1 4LJ, SM1 4RS, SM1 4PJ, SM1 4NL, SM1 4FP, SM1 4TW, SM1 4QX, SM1 4PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM1 4PH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 51.1% | 47.6% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52.4% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 4PH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 40.9% | 44.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 43.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 60.4% | 59.5% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 28.7% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
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 4PH this area, 9.9% 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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 9.9% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.8% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 14.6% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 49.3% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 80.2% | 64.7% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 80.2% | 63.3% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 7% | 19.3% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 4.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 9.8% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78% | 62.8% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 12.3% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 3.1% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 9.4% | 1.7% | 7.7% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bishops Place was 94.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.4% higher than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bishops Place has the 33rd highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 143rd highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Flat Bishops Place, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-12-11 | £238,165 |
| The Bungalow Bishops Place, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2015-08-12 | £181,864 |
| Garden Flat Bishops Place, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2009-01-20 | £244,741 |
SM1 4PH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 4PH 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 | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,115 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 | 179 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School All Saints Road , SM1 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,183 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 | 346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 5,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 620 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 702 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,310 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of The Rosary Luncheon Club | Church Of Our Lady Of The Rosary, 2 St Barnabas Road | 112 yd | |
| Mad Coffee Bar | 61 Lind Road, Sutton | 252 yd | |
| Little Nyonya | 82A Westmead Road, Sutton | 438 yd | |
| Manor Park Cafe | Cafe, Manor Park | 492 yd | |
| Brunchies Cafe | 112 Westmead Road, Sutton | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Windsor | 13 Greyhound Road, Sutton | 209 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, 32 Lower Road | 302 yd | |
| The Sutton Arms | 60-62 High Street, Sutton | 596 yd | |
| Old Bank | The Old Bank, 2 High Street | 629 yd | |
| Ebb And Flow | 59-61 High Street, Sutton | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greekland | 55 Lind Road, Sutton | 248 yd | |
| Ayshea's Take Away | 57 Lind Road, Sutton | 252 yd | |
| Happy House | 1 The Broadway, Sutton | 360 yd | |
| Westmead Halal Tandoori | 95 Westmead Road, Sutton | 410 yd | |
| McDragon | 85 Westmead Road, Sutton | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 10 Lower Road, Sutton | 312 yd | |
| Sutton Food Centre | 6 High Street, Sutton | 640 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | 144 - 146 High Street, Sutton | 688 yd | |
| Farm Foods | 2 Lodge Place, Sutton | 692 yd | |
| Morrisons | 31 High Street, Sutton | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Grammar School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School MANOR LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 482 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Times Square) TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Fit Stop (Sutton) (Closed) St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas House St. Nicholas Road | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed And Methodist Church TRINITY HALL TRINITY HALL HILL ROAD | 724 yd | |
| Go Gym SUTTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Sweat Sutton (Closed) ST. NICHOLAS WAY | health and fitness suite | 854 yd |
| Sutton Highfields Lawn Tennis Club Mayfield Road | tennis courts | 914 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (London Sutton) GIBSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 940 yd |
| Sutton High School CHEAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,035 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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.