Champneys Close is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM2 7AL is located in the Cheam 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 Champneys Close, Sutton, SM2 7AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 7AJ, SM2 7AF, SM2 7BD, SM2 7AE, SM2 7BP, SM2 7AZ, SM2 7BW, SM2 7PU, SM2 7BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM2 7AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 50.7% | 6.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 55.4% | 49.3% | -6.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SM2 7AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.3% | 44.8% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 37.5% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) 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 | 53.8% | 52.8% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.8% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 10.5% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 13% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 6.4% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 10% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.4% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 44.1% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 13.3% | 1.7% | -11.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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 | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 2.1% | -5.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 76.4% | 66% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 66.5% 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 | 71.1% | 66.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 11% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 13.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.9% | 66.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 17.9% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 7.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 3.2% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Champneys Close was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Champneys Close has the 57th highest crime rate of 121 local areas in Belmont and the 251st lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Champneys Close, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,550,000 | 2021-11-26 | £1,698,908 |
| 7 Champneys Close, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2019-03-08 | £1,434,286 |
| 9 Champneys Close, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2017-08-03 | £1,551,298 |
| 5 Champneys Close, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2017-07-21 | £1,170,499 |
| 11 Champneys Close, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2016-08-31 | £1,098,125 |
SM2 7AL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 125 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,299 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 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School West Drive , Cheam SM2 7NA | - not rated | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School and Nursery West Drive , Cheam SM2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary Academy Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 3,991 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,279 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | - not rated | 856 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,279 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,576 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,266 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 5,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 5,407 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,819 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaisdale School 14 Arundel Road , Cheam SM2 7AD | - not rated | 184 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ambleside Junior School 1 West Drive , Cheam SM2 7NB | - not rated | 392 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AX | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffeezone | Cheam Sports Club, Peaches Close | 331 yd | |
| Lal Akash | 49 - 51 Station Way, Cheam | 351 yd | |
| The Star | 39 - 41 Station Way, Cheam | 370 yd | |
| Prezzo | 26 - 30 Station Way, Cheam | 385 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | 10 Station Way, Cheam | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | 32 Station Way, Cheam | 389 yd | |
| Claret Wine Bar | 33 The Broadway, Cheam | 633 yd | |
| Ye Olde Red Lion | 17 Park Road, Cheam | 682 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 28 Malden Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill | 54 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 82 yd | |
| The Cheam Tandoori | 52 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 87 yd | |
| Stone Pizza And Grill | 32 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 125 yd | |
| Sunflower | 19 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 191 yd | |
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 28 High Street, Cheam | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 17 - 19 High Street, Cheam | 495 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 28 - 32 The Broadway, Cheam | 593 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheam Sports Club PEACHES CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 472 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Cheam) PEACHES CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 480 yd |
| Cheam Fields Club DEVON ROAD | tennis courts | 664 yd |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School WEST DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Nonsuch High School For Girls EWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 844 yd |
| Holmwood Close Cricket Ground NONSUCH WALK | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Sutton) GANDER GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Cheam) DAVID LLOYD LEISURE CENTRE DAVID LLOYD LEISURE CENTRE EWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 948 yd |
| St Andrews United Reformed Church NORTHEY AVENUE | 957 yd | |
| Overton Park Overton Road | grass pitches | 970 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.