Cornwall Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM2 6DT 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 Cornwall Road, Sutton, SM2 6DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 6EP, SM2 6SW, SM2 6EW, SM2 6QL, SM2 6HG, SM2 6QD, SM2 6QJ, SM2 6DR, SM2 6HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM2 6DT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 52.7% | 47.8% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 52.2% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 6DT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 27.2% | 28.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 56.4% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 10.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 47% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 37.7% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 9.5% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 15.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 4.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 9.5% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 53% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 15.1% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 83.3% | 71.3% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 82.8% | 75.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 13% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 74.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 23.4% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 0% | -14.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 13.6% | 1.7% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwall Road was 29.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cornwall Road has the 46th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 147th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 81.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Cornwall Road, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,075,000 | 2024-06-12 | £1,120,227 |
| 7A Cornwall Road, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-07-25 | £864,257 |
| 34 Cornwall Road, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £998,500 | 2018-07-03 | £1,131,713 |
| 7 Cornwall Road, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £745,000 | 2016-02-15 | £929,279 |
| 32 Cornwall Road, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2006-12-15 | £1,588,976 |
SM2 6DT 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 6DT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School Anne Boleyn's Walk , Cheam SM3 8DF | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School West Drive , Cheam SM2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary Academy Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | 4out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Community school | 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 | 973 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove House | Grove Lodge, 122 Grove Road | 613 yd | |
| Sutton Cricket Club Ltd | Sutton Cricket Club, Gander Green Lane | 706 yd | |
| Lal Akash | 49 - 51 Station Way, Cheam | 747 yd | |
| The Star | 39 - 41 Station Way, Cheam | 756 yd | |
| Greenwoods Brunch And Lunch | 48 High Street, Cheam | 757 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | 32 Station Way, Cheam | 792 yd | |
| Claret Wine Bar | 33 The Broadway, Cheam | 949 yd | |
| Ye Olde Red Lion | 17 Park Road, Cheam | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cheam Tandoori | 52 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 444 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 54 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 454 yd | |
| Stone Pizza And Grill | 32 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 585 yd | |
| Sunflower | 19 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 651 yd | |
| Village Charcoal Grill | 50 - 52 High Street, Cheam | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 17 - 19 High Street, Cheam | 803 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 28 - 32 The Broadway, Cheam | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Overton Park Overton Road | grass pitches | 563 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Sutton) GANDER GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Sutton Cricket Club GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Sutton Indoor Bowls Club DORSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 841 yd |
| Overton Grange School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Cheam Sports Club PEACHES CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 935 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Cheam) PEACHES CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 946 yd |
| Cheam Fields Club DEVON ROAD | tennis courts | 971 yd |
| Homefield Preparatory School WESTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| St Andrews United Reformed Church NORTHEY AVENUE | 987 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.