Devonshire Avenue is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM2 5LA is located in the Sutton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton and Cheam. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, SM2 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 5SJ, SM2 5JJ, SM2 5JR, SM2 6BT, SM2 5JW, SM2 6AZ, SM2 5JN, SM2 6AY, SM2 5RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM2 5LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.3% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.7% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SM2 5LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 44.4% | 34.2% | -10.2% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 51.3% | 14.4% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 42.1% | 55.3% | 13.2% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 31.5% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 8.8% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 13.1% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 4.5% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 10.1% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 49.5% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 11.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 64% | 53.2% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -28.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 51.5% 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 | 58.3% | 51.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 12.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.2% | 21.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 16.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.1% | 51.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 23.5% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 10.7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 5.1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 8.8% | -10.9% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devonshire Avenue was 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.0% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Devonshire Avenue has the 48th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Belmont and the 259th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

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 Penarth Court, 2 Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-08-27 | £403,351 |
| 6 Penarth Court, 2 Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-08-23 | £326,765 |
| 9 Penarth Court, 2 Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-05-03 | £258,395 |
| 19 Penarth Court, 2 Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-03-03 | £362,128 |
| 20 Penarth Court, 2 Devonshire Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-01-30 | £391,230 |
SM2 5LA 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 5,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL | - not rated | 175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary Academy Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | 4out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,970 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | 4out of 4 | 736 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School for Boys Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,297 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,970 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,164 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 | 2,966 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 5,057 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,164 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenholm School 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 75 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowford College 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 81 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College Copthall House , 9 the Pavement SM1 1DA | - not rated | 852 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Road School 36-46 Grove Road , SM1 1BT | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton House School 67 Banstead Road South , Surrrey SM2 5LH | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy's Café | Greenholm School, 95 Brighton Road | 81 yd | |
| Lexington Catering Limited | 40 Brighton Road, Sutton | 502 yd | |
| Frankies Cafe And Restaurant | 6 Sutherland House, 29 Brighton Road | 621 yd | |
| Sofra Grill And Restaurant | Sutherland House, 29 Brighton Road | 634 yd | |
| Rack & Bone | 8 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Church Club | Chiltern Church, 83 Chiltern Road | 849 yd | |
| Old Bank | The Old Bank, 2 High Street | 866 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce / 88th Street / Value Mighty /Sin City | 33-35 High Street, Sutton | 935 yd | |
| O'Neills | 37 High Street, Sutton | 935 yd | |
| Ebb And Flow | 59-61 High Street, Sutton | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Dolphine | 4 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 668 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12-13 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 668 yd | |
| Melbourne Chinese Takeaway | 18 Mulgrave Road, Sutton | 743 yd | |
| The Coffee Club | Unit 1, Sutton Railway Station | 784 yd | |
| Ollie's Kebab (Sutton) Ltd | 1C High Street, Sutton | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 - 17 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 625 yd | |
| Sutton Food Centre | 6 High Street, Sutton | 848 yd | |
| OKOK Supermarket | 66-72 Grove Road, Sutton | 895 yd | |
| Morrisons | 31 High Street, Sutton | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Tennis And Squash Club DEVONSHIRE ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 365 yd |
| Overton Grange School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Overton Park Overton Road | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Sutton Highfields Lawn Tennis Club Mayfield Road | tennis courts | 837 yd |
| Sutton Indoor Bowls Club DORSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 949 yd |
| Go Gym SUTTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed And Methodist Church TRINITY HALL TRINITY HALL HILL ROAD | 1,049 yd | |
| Sutton High School CHEAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,084 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.