Banstead Road South is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM2 5LH 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 Banstead Road South, Sutton, SM2 5LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 5QZ, SM5 4HP, SM5 4HW, SM2 5RB, SM5 4EN, SM2 5QY, SM2 5RA, SM2 5SA, SM2 5DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM2 5LH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50.3% | 47.5% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 52.5% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 5LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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 | 26.3% | 24.8% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 63.3% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 49.1% | 47.5% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 37.6% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.1% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
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 SM2 5LH this area, 9.6% 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 53.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8.8% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 9.9% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 53.3% | 18.4% | 33.8% | 19.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.4% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 85.2% | 67.4% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -14.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 88.5% | 78% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 13.6% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 77.8% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 20.4% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 0.9% | -11.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 76.7% | 17.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 10.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banstead Road South was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.2% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Banstead Road South has the 11th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 34th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Banstead Road South, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,110,000 | 2024-08-23 | £1,115,917 |
| 80 Banstead Road South, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2023-05-16 | £831,557 |
| 65 Banstead Road South, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2022-11-22 | £824,634 |
| 94 Banstead Road South, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2022-10-27 | £914,847 |
| 104 Banstead Road South, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2021-06-21 | £932,302 |
SM2 5LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 5LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,384 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary Academy Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Junior School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Infants School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 4out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 692 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 4,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton House School Banstead Road South , Sutton SM2 5LH | - not rated | 198 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 960 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey At ICR | The Institute Of Cancer Research, 15 Cotswold Road | 566 yd | |
| Royal Marsden Hospital Cafe And Shop | The Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road | 671 yd | |
| The Slade Cafe | The Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road | 671 yd | |
| Caterplus @ Royal Marsden Hospital Oak (Barista & Baker) | The Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road | 671 yd | |
| The Clink Events | HMP Downview, Highdown Lane | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Church Club | Chiltern Church, 83 Chiltern Road | 262 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marsden Hospital DOWNS ROAD | squash courts, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Sutton Tennis And Squash Club DEVONSHIRE ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 860 yd |
| Hmp Downview DOWNVIEW DOWNVIEW SUTTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 917 yd |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School HARBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 984 yd |
| The Oaks, Golf Club Woodmansterne Road | golf | 1,087 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.