Burdon Lane is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM2 7PT 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 Burdon Lane, Sutton, SM2 7PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM2 7NU, SM2 7PP, SM2 7PS, SM2 7AD, SM2 7NR, SM2 7NZ, SM2 7PU, SM2 7AL, SM2 7AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM2 7PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.1% | -1.5% | 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 7PT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.1% 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 | 20.3% | 17.9% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 68.1% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 23.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 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 (90.2%) 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 | 54.3% | 55.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7PT this area, 7% 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 57.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 13.2% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 11.4% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 53% | 57.9% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 24.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.5% | 80.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 87.3% | 84.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 84.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 0% | -11.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burdon Lane was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.3% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Burdon Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 121 local areas in Belmont and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Burdon Lane, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,155,000 | 2025-08-20 | £1,145,870 |
| 2 Burdon Lane, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2020-12-10 | £957,572 |
| 26 Burdon Lane, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,305,000 | 2018-06-01 | £1,601,736 |
| 2A Burdon Lane, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £836,000 | 2017-05-26 | £1,045,260 |
| 36 Burdon Lane, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2016-03-30 | £2,102,618 |
SM2 7PT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7PT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 1,721 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 | - not rated | 394 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School and Nursery West Drive , Cheam SM2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 559 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 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary Academy Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | 4out of 4 | 1,001 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 | 3,850 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 4,544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,862 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 | 865 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | 4out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,544 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,862 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 | 2,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,371 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 5,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambleside Junior School 1 West Drive , Cheam SM2 7NB | - not rated | 122 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glaisdale School 14 Arundel Road , Cheam SM2 7AD | - not rated | 263 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AX | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Greenholm School 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 1,676 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 | 376 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Club | Nuffields Health Club, Peaches Close | 490 yd | |
| Lal Akash | 49 - 51 Station Way, Cheam | 557 yd | |
| Prezzo | 26 - 30 Station Way, Cheam | 577 yd | |
| The Star | 39 - 41 Station Way, Cheam | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | 32 Station Way, Cheam | 579 yd | |
| Claret Wine Bar | 33 The Broadway, Cheam | 860 yd | |
| Ye Olde Red Lion | 17 Park Road, Cheam | 923 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 28 Malden Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Pizza And Grill | 32 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 319 yd | |
| Sunflower | 19 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 343 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill | 54 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 372 yd | |
| The Cheam Tandoori | 52 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 377 yd | |
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 28 High Street, Cheam | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 17 - 19 High Street, Cheam | 739 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 28 - 32 The Broadway, Cheam | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheam Fields Club DEVON ROAD | tennis courts | 381 yd |
| Cheam Sports Club PEACHES CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Cheam) PEACHES CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 493 yd |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School WEST DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 557 yd |
| Holmwood Close Cricket Ground NONSUCH WALK | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| St Andrews United Reformed Church NORTHEY AVENUE | 713 yd | |
| Sutton And Epsom Rugby Club HAREFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Nonsuch High School For Girls EWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 854 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 | 944 yd |
| Overton Park Overton Road | grass pitches | 994 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.