Albion Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM2 5TH is located in the Sutton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton and Cheam. This postcode has been in use since 2005-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albion Road, Sutton, SM2 5TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 5FH, SM2 5TB, SM2 5TE, SM2 5GY, SM2 5FP, SM2 5TD, SM2 5JU, SM2 5HF, SM2 5HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM2 5TH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.4% | 48.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 46.4% | 38.4% | -8.0% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 37.9% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.5% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 50.8% | 48.1% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 39.1% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 10.4% | 4.3% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -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 5TH this area, 9.3% 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 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 9.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15.3% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 50.9% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 9.5% | 4.2% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 70.1% | 57.2% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -24.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 69.7% | 59.7% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 12.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 17.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 59.7% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 24.3% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 6.9% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 4.5% | -8.6% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albion Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Belmont average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 61 Albion Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-09-15 | £343,273 |
| Flat 14 61 Albion Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-11-17 | £338,294 |
| Flat 6 61 Albion Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2020-10-19 | £362,157 |
| Flat 15 61 Albion Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-10-16 | £337,143 |
| Flat 3 61 Albion Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-09-01 | £376,509 |
SM2 5TH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,874 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 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Greyhound Road , SM1 4AW | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Junior School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park Infants School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3JL | 4out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,884 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 | 664 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 691 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton House School Banstead Road South , Sutton SM2 5LH | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 1,254 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 | 598 yd | |
| Spill The Beans Coffee Shop | Church Hall, Carshalton Beeches Baptist Free Church | 598 yd | |
| La Banca | 52-54 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 699 yd | |
| Saint Martins | 97 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 699 yd | |
| Daisy's Café | Greenholm School, 95 Brighton Road | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bank | The Old Bank, 2 High Street | 957 yd | |
| Chiltern Church Club | Chiltern Church, 83 Chiltern Road | 1,009 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce / 88th Street / Value Mighty /Sin City | 33-35 High Street, Sutton | 1,053 yd | |
| O'Neills | 37 High Street, Sutton | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstick House | 64 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 654 yd | |
| The Love Kebab And Pizza | 75 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 699 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 67 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 699 yd | |
| Friendly Dolphine | 4 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 845 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12-13 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 89-91 Banstead Road, Carshalton | 690 yd | |
| Tesco | 14 - 17 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 812 yd | |
| Sutton Food Centre | 6 High Street, Sutton | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Highfields Lawn Tennis Club Mayfield Road | tennis courts | 152 yd |
| Sutton Tennis And Squash Club DEVONSHIRE ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 420 yd |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School HARBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Carshalton Lawn Tennis Club Beeches Avenue | tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Overton Grange School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 144.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 144.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.