Overton Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM2 6SS 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 Overton Road, Sutton, SM2 6SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 6SR, SM2 6PP, SM2 6RA, SM2 6DN, SM2 6ST, SM2 6SE, SM2 6QZ, SM2 6RB, SM2 6QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM2 6SS is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 47.7% | 46.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 52.3% | 53.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 53.8% | 41.7% | -12.1% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 43.5% | 15.9% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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%) 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 | 44.9% | 57.5% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 44.9% | 32.5% | -12.4% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
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 6SS this area, 9.6% 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 59.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.5% | 9.6% | 5.1% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 5.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 10.2% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.4% | 59.6% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 25.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.5% 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 | 0.6% | 6.9% | 6.3% | 0.7% | 6.2% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 9.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 7.8% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 9.2% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 74.4% | 53.5% | -20.9% | 81.4% | -27.9% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 77.8% | 65% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 18.2% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 65% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 22.9% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 2.8% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 11.1% | 1.7% | 9.4% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overton Road was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.0% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Overton Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lyndhurst Court Overton Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-02-27 | £351,835 |
| 3 Lyndhurst Court Overton Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2017-03-01 | £359,364 |
| 2 Lyndhurst Court Overton Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2016-06-15 | £353,729 |
| 9 Lyndhurst Court Overton Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2016-02-08 | £351,122 |
| 11 Lyndhurst Court Overton Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2014-02-21 | £357,866 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,750 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 | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary Academy Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School Anne Boleyn's Walk , Cheam SM3 8DF | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School West Drive , Cheam SM2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,299 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 | 555 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 855 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 946 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Hill College of Further Education 8th Floor , The Quadrant SM2 5AS | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Special post 16 institution | 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 | 578 yd | |
| Daisy's Café | Greenholm School, 95 Brighton Road | 728 yd | |
| Lexington Catering Limited | 40 Brighton Road, Sutton | 773 yd | |
| Sutton Cricket Club Ltd | Sutton Cricket Club, Gander Green Lane | 831 yd | |
| Rack & Bone | 8 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bank | The Old Bank, 2 High Street | 1,040 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce / 88th Street / Value Mighty /Sin City | 33-35 High Street, Sutton | 1,041 yd | |
| O'Neills | 37 High Street, Sutton | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cheam Tandoori | 52 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 879 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 54 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 889 yd | |
| Friendly Dolphine | 4 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 899 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 12-13 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 899 yd | |
| Melbourne Chinese Takeaway | 18 Mulgrave Road, Sutton | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 14 - 17 Regent Parade, Brighton Road | 885 yd | |
| OKOK Supermarket | 66-72 Grove Road, Sutton | 888 yd | |
| Morrisons | 31 High Street, Sutton | 987 yd | |
| Sutton Food Centre | 6 High Street, Sutton | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Overton Park Overton Road | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Overton Grange School STANLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Sutton Indoor Bowls Club DORSET ROAD | indoor bowls | 669 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Sutton) GANDER GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Sutton High School CHEAM ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Sutton Cricket Club GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Go Gym SUTTON PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Avenue Primary Academy AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 945 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (London Sutton) GIBSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Homefield Preparatory School WESTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.