SM2 7AY is in Kings Road, Sutton and Sutton district. SM2 7AY 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 Kings Road, Sutton, SM2 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 7AZ, SM2 7PU, SM2 7BQ, SM2 7BD, SM2 7BH, SM2 7BP, SM3 8RZ, SM3 8SG, SM2 7BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM2 7AY 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 7AY, 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 SM2 7AY was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
SM2 7AY has the 53rd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 275th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7 Horizon Court, 3 Upper Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-10-18 | £388,477 |
| Flat 9 Horizon Court, 3 Upper Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-01-20 | £500,320 |
| Flat 12 Horizon Court, 3 Upper Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-07-15 | £466,761 |
| Flat 4 Horizon Court, 3 Upper Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-02-25 | £583,488 |
| Flat 1 Horizon Court, 3 Upper Mulgrave Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2019-09-05 | £510,419 |
SM2 7AY 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,456 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 | 239 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School West Drive , Cheam SM2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Fields Primary Academy Stoughton Avenue , Cheam SM3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary Academy Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,581 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 | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 2,366 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 | 2,625 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 | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 152 yd | |
| Lal Akash | 49 - 51 Station Way, Cheam | 215 yd | |
| Prezzo | 26 - 30 Station Way, Cheam | 235 yd | |
| The Star | 39 - 41 Station Way, Cheam | 240 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Club | Nuffields Health Club, Peaches Close | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | 32 Station Way, Cheam | 238 yd | |
| Claret Wine Bar | 33 The Broadway, Cheam | 518 yd | |
| Ye Olde Red Lion | 17 Park Road, Cheam | 584 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 28 Malden Road | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunflower | 19 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 1 yd | |
| Stone Pizza And Grill | 32 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 67 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 54 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 205 yd | |
| The Cheam Tandoori | 52 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 215 yd | |
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 28 High Street, Cheam | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 17 - 19 High Street, Cheam | 403 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 28 - 32 The Broadway, Cheam | 485 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Cheam) PEACHES CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 297 yd |
| Cheam Sports Club PEACHES CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 309 yd |
| Cheam Fields Club DEVON ROAD | tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Nonsuch High School For Girls EWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School WEST DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 661 yd |
| Holmwood Close Cricket Ground NONSUCH WALK | grass pitches | 700 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 | 759 yd |
| Sutton And Epsom Rugby Club HAREFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Sutton) GANDER GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| St Andrews United Reformed Church NORTHEY AVENUE | 1,055 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 | 35.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 35.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 26.5% |
| 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.