Clifton Avenue is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM2 5PS 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 Clifton Avenue, Sutton, SM2 5PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 5PR, SM2 5NQ, SM2 5NW, SM2 5NL, SM2 5QF, SM2 5NR, SM2 5NN, SM2 5NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM2 5PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.5% | 37.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 43.5% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 13% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 56.2% | 53.5% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 32.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around SM2 5PS this area, 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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 6.7% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 46.6% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 9.2% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 90.8% | 73.7% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 78.1% 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 | 92.2% | 78.1% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 10.5% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 78.1% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 16.7% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.9% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Avenue was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.1% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifton Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 157th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 219.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Clifton Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-04-11 | £510,086 |
| Bowmont House Clifton Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2023-09-05 | £662,056 |
| 3 Clifton Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2023-03-08 | £572,876 |
| 9 Clifton Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2020-01-27 | £490,840 |
| 17 Clifton Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-12-04 | £415,948 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 2,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Primary Academy Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | 4out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School West Drive , Cheam SM2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School Anne Boleyn's Walk , Cheam SM3 8DF | 3out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 439 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,807 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 | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Preparatory School Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 2,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Marsden Hospital Cafe And Shop | The Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road | 170 yd | |
| The Slade Cafe | The Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road | 170 yd | |
| Caterplus @ Royal Marsden Hospital Oak (Barista & Baker) | The Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road | 170 yd | |
| Baxterstorey At ICR | The Institute Of Cancer Research, 15 Cotswold Road | 274 yd | |
| Curryzma | 13 Station Road, Belmont | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (Ember Inns) | The California, 267 Brighton Road | 370 yd | |
| Chiltern Church Club | Chiltern Church, 83 Chiltern Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May May House | 28 Station Road, Belmont | 602 yd | |
| Didi's Foods | 29 Station Road, Belmont | 618 yd | |
| The California Traditional Fish And Chips | 43 Station Road, Belmont | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marsden Hospital DOWNS ROAD | squash courts, swimming pool | 168 yd |
| Hmp Downview DOWNVIEW DOWNVIEW SUTTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 594 yd |
| Hmp High Down HIGHDOWN HIGHDOWN HIGHDOWN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 830 yd |
| Sutton Indoor Bowls Club DORSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 900 yd |
| Banstead Downs Golf Club BURDON LANE | golf | 908 yd |
| Avenue Primary Academy AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 947 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 | 197.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.