Northey Avenue is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM2 7HH 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 Northey Avenue, Sutton, SM2 7HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 7HQ, SM2 7EW, SM2 7PH, SM2 7EP, SM2 7EN, SM2 7HX, SM2 7PN, SM2 7HJ, SM2 7HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM2 7HH 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 | 53.1% | 51.1% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.9% | 2.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SM2 7HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.6% 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 | 15.6% | 25.2% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 74.2% | 64.6% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 20.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 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 (91.9%) 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 | 51.2% | 54.4% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 37.5% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 7.2% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 51.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.8% | 11% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.3% | 51.2% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 17.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0.7% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.2% 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 | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 13.4% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 14.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 69.3% | 64.2% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -17.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 75.2% | 73.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 5% | 6.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 15.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 72.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 23.6% | 23.6% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 0.6% | -21.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 13.8% | 1.7% | 12.1% |
| Muslim | 6.9% | 6.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northey Avenue was 19.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Northey Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 58th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Northey Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2018-11-22 | £669,743 |
| 124 Northey Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2006-01-27 | £676,354 |
| 120 Northey Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £249,900 | 2002-10-30 | £637,903 |
| 124 Northey Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2002-07-12 | £697,644 |
| 120 Northey Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 1999-09-01 | £629,079 |
SM2 7HH 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 student residents living in SM2 7HH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 2,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuddington Croft Primary School West Drive , Cheam SM2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary Academy Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | 4out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School Anne Boleyn's Walk , Cheam SM3 8DF | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Fields Primary Academy Stoughton Avenue , Cheam SM3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Devonshire Primary School Devonshire Avenue , SM2 5JL | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,122 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glyn School The Kingsway , Ewell KT17 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,897 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 | 2,086 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 | 2,120 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 2,186 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ewell Castle School Church Street , Ewell KT17 2AW | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 2,498 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Church | Northey Avenue, Cheam | 549 yd | |
| Sutton And Epsom Rugby Club | Cuddington Court, Rugby Lane | 570 yd | |
| Coffeezone | Cheam Sports Club, Peaches Close | 977 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Club | Nuffields Health Club, Peaches Close | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Pizza And Grill | 32 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 1,025 yd | |
| Sunflower | 19 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheam Fields Club DEVON ROAD | tennis courts | 377 yd |
| Sutton And Epsom Rugby Club HAREFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| St Andrews United Reformed Church NORTHEY AVENUE | 483 yd | |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School WEST DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Holmwood Close Cricket Ground NONSUCH WALK | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Cheam Sports Club PEACHES CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 905 yd |
| Avenue Primary Academy AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Cheam) PEACHES CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 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 | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 30.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 30.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.