Basinghall Gardens is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM2 6AW 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 Basinghall Gardens, Sutton, SM2 6AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 6AE, SM2 6AB, SM2 5RE, SM2 5SN, SM2 6AT, SM2 6AU, SM2 6AA, SM2 6AP, SM2 6AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM2 6AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.1% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.9% | -1.8% | 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 | 40.5% | 31.8% | -8.7% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 48.5% | 7.4% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 43.6% | 54.2% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 36% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 7.6% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 14.4% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 10.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 11.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 42.8% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 8.9% | 4.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 8.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 6.7% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 7% | 7.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 62.6% | 60.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 50.2% 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 | 61.2% | 50.2% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -33.0% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 17.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.4% | 50.4% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -32.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 26.7% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 13.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 10.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 7.8% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 1.9% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.8% | 1.2% | 6.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Basinghall Gardens was 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Basinghall Gardens has the 55th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Belmont and the 265th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Basinghall Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-08-26 | £376,107 |
| 24 Basinghall Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,250 | 2025-03-14 | £271,873 |
| 12 Basinghall Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-02-10 | £337,207 |
| 56 Basinghall Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-10-18 | £363,120 |
| 92 Basinghall Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2024-08-23 | £258,349 |
SM2 6AW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 4,973 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 | - not rated | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | - not rated | 983 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary Academy Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | 4out of 4 | 983 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | 4out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 4,554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 5,094 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 5,350 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 244 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School for Boys Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,554 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 5,094 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,406 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 | 3,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,015 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 5,254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenholm School 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 240 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowford College 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 352 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton House School 67 Banstead Road South , Surrrey SM2 5LH | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College Copthall House , 9 the Pavement SM1 1DA | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Road School 36-46 Grove Road , SM1 1BT | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 354 yd | |
| Lexington Catering Limited | 40 Brighton Road, Sutton | 742 yd | |
| Frankies Cafe And Restaurant | 6 Sutherland House, 29 Brighton Road | 885 yd | |
| Sofra Grill And Restaurant | Sutherland House, 29 Brighton Road | 898 yd | |
| Royal Marsden Hospital Cafe And Shop | The Royal Marsden Hospital, Downs Road | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Church Club | Chiltern Church, 83 Chiltern Road | 786 yd | |
| California (Ember Inns) | The California, 267 Brighton Road | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Dolphine | 4 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 917 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12-13 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 917 yd | |
| Melbourne Chinese Takeaway | 18 Mulgrave Road, Sutton | 981 yd | |
| Didi's Foods | 29 Station Road, Belmont | 1,019 yd | |
| The Coffee Club | Unit 1, Sutton Railway Station | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 - 17 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Overton Grange School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Overton Park Overton Road | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Sutton Tennis And Squash Club DEVONSHIRE ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 586 yd |
| Sutton Indoor Bowls Club DORSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 653 yd |
| Royal Marsden Hospital DOWNS ROAD | squash courts, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| Avenue Primary Academy AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 981 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 | 180.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.