Albion Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM2 5TA is located in the Sutton South 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 Albion Road, Sutton, SM2 5TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 5FW, SM2 5TG, SM2 5DT, SM2 5TF, SM2 5LX, SM2 5EB, SM2 5HA, SM2 5HL, SM2 5EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM2 5TA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 54.7% | 50% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45.3% | 50% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 35.5% | 36.5% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 44.8% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 17.2% | 11.5% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 44.8% | 47% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 25.2% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 21.1% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 6.7% | 3.2% | -3.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 19.8% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 7.8% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 8.6% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 46% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.4% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.6% 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 | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 83.7% | 71.6% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -9.8% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 67.1% 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 | 76.9% | 67.1% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 13.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 67.1% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 20.8% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 4.4% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albion Road was 63.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.7% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Albion Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 250th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Albion Road, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-03-17 | £461,433 |
| Flat 6 39 Albion Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-09-06 | £337,492 |
| Flat 11 Clandon Court, 15 Albion Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2024-05-31 | £320,214 |
| Flat 5 39 Albion Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2024-05-17 | £354,000 |
| 5 Albion Road, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-03-01 | £624,338 |
SM2 5TA 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,667 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 | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | 4out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Junior School Thorncroft Road , SM1 1RL | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,016 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,864 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 | 4,927 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 | 481 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 942 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Seaton House School Banstead Road South , Sutton SM2 5LH | - not rated | 1,329 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeches Luncheon Club | Church Hall, Carshalton Beeches Baptist Free Church | 599 yd | |
| Spill The Beans Coffee Shop | Church Hall, Carshalton Beeches Baptist Free Church | 599 yd | |
| RELX Quadrant House (Elior) | Quadrant House, The Quadrant | 616 yd | |
| Frankies Cafe And Restaurant | 6 Sutherland House, 29 Brighton Road | 627 yd | |
| Sofra Grill And Restaurant | Sutherland House, 29 Brighton Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bank | The Old Bank, 2 High Street | 765 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce / 88th Street / Value Mighty /Sin City | 33-35 High Street, Sutton | 860 yd | |
| O'Neills | 37 High Street, Sutton | 860 yd | |
| The Little Windsor | 13 Greyhound Road, Sutton | 911 yd | |
| The Sutton Arms | 60-62 High Street, Sutton | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstick House | 64 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 646 yd | |
| Friendly Dolphine | 4 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 696 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12-13 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 696 yd | |
| The Love Kebab And Pizza | 75 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 698 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 67 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 - 17 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 674 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 89-91 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 696 yd | |
| Sutton Food Centre | 6 High Street, Sutton | 757 yd | |
| Morrisons | 31 High Street, Sutton | 935 yd | |
| OKOK Supermarket | 66-72 Grove Road, Sutton | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Highfields Lawn Tennis Club Mayfield Road | tennis courts | 199 yd |
| Sutton Tennis And Squash Club DEVONSHIRE ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 600 yd |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School HARBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Carshalton Lawn Tennis Club Beeches Avenue | tennis courts | 980 yd |
| Trinity United Reformed And Methodist Church TRINITY HALL TRINITY HALL HILL ROAD | 999 yd | |
| Go Gym SUTTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,006 yd |
| Sutton Grammar School WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Pure Gym (Sutton Times Square) TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE TIMES SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 77.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.0% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.