The Byway is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM2 5LE is located in the Belmont 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 Byway, Sutton, SM2 5LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 5LB, SM2 5LD, SM2 5LF, SM2 5RY, SM2 5SB, SM2 5HG, SM2 5LG, SM2 5RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM2 5LE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 49.5% | 48.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SM2 5LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 23.5% | 25.6% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.8% | 63% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 49.8% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 45.1% | 32.9% | -12.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 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.
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 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 12.9% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 45.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 86.1% | 82.5% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 88.3% | 85.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 85.4% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 12.6% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 0% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Byway was 31.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Byway has the 44th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Belmont and the 159th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Byway, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,120,000 | 2025-01-03 | £1,138,138 |
| 7 The Byway, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2023-07-13 | £1,155,230 |
| 2 The Byway, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,016,000 | 2022-01-11 | £1,143,000 |
| 3 The Byway, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2018-08-02 | £840,670 |
| 11 The Byway, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £678,000 | 2017-11-24 | £857,741 |
SM2 5LE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SM2 5LE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 4,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | - not rated | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | 4out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Infants School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Junior School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4,597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | 4out of 4 | 995 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park High Damson Way , SM5 4NS | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,597 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 | 2,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton House School 67 Banstead Road South , Surrrey SM2 5LH | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Greenholm School 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 823 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowford College 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 842 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR | 4out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Individual Tuition Service Education Dept, Drapers Buildings , Orchard Hill SM5 4NR | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 841 yd | |
| Beeches Luncheon Club | Church Hall, Carshalton Beeches Baptist Free Church | 901 yd | |
| Spill The Beans Coffee Shop | Church Hall, Carshalton Beeches Baptist Free Church | 901 yd | |
| Saint Martins | 97 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 978 yd | |
| La Banca | 52-54 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Church Club | Chiltern Church, 83 Chiltern Road | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstick House | 64 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 952 yd | |
| The Love Kebab And Pizza | 75 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 978 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 67 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 89-91 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Tennis And Squash Club DEVONSHIRE ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School HARBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Sutton Highfields Lawn Tennis Club Mayfield Road | tennis courts | 636 yd |
| Carshalton Lawn Tennis Club Beeches Avenue | tennis courts | 963 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.