Aldrich Gardens is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM3 9AD is located in the Cheam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton and Cheam. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aldrich Gardens, Sutton, SM3 9AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM3 9TD, SM3 9TA, SM3 9RR, SM1 2UE, SM3 9SJ, SM1 2JX, SM3 9RX, SM3 9TQ, SM1 2JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM3 9AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 50.2% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 43.7% | 49.8% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 40.2% | 41.8% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 40.9% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (89%) 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 | 53.1% | 56.6% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 32.4% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 8.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 12.6% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 8.4% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 18.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.5% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 37% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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 | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Black African | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 73.8% | 65.7% | -8.1% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 80.4% | 69.4% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 69.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 20.1% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 6% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aldrich Gardens was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% lower than the Cheam average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Aldrich Gardens has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cheam and the 95th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aldrich Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-09-12 | £417,654 |
| 9 Aldrich Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-08-18 | £421,611 |
| 7 Aldrich Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-03-03 | £472,376 |
| 9 Aldrich Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2016-09-09 | £455,596 |
| 7 Aldrich Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2015-09-25 | £463,576 |
SM3 9AD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam Park Farm Junior School Kingston Avenue , North Cheam SM3 9UE | - not rated | 231 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Junior School Kingston Avenue , North Cheam SM3 9UE | - not rated | 231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Infants' School Molesey Drive , North Cheam SM3 9UU | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy Molesey Drive , Cheam SM3 9UU | 4out of 4 | 523 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | - not rated | 645 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 4,959 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 728 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 3out of 4 | 1,476 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School for Boys Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 2,368 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,399 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 3,460 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 3,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookways School 660 London Road , North Cheam SM3 9BZ | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Site , SM1 2SD | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Anchor School Sutton Junior Tennis Centre , Rose Hill SM1 3HH | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savoy Cafe | 6 St Dunstans Hill, Cheam | 145 yd | |
| Priory Cafe | 118 Church Hill Road, North Cheam | 603 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Superstore, 55 Oldfields Road | 656 yd | |
| Meals On Wheels | Sutton Inclusion Centre, Northspur Road | 691 yd | |
| All Time Catering & Outside Units | Sutton United Football Club, Gander Green Lane | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gander Inn | The Gander Public House, 2 St Dunstans Hill | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raj | 16 St Dunstans Hill, Cheam | 145 yd | |
| Mr India | 4 The Parade, Oldfields Road | 286 yd | |
| Sweet And Sour (Sutton) | 6 The Parade, Oldfields Road | 286 yd | |
| Chow's | 151 Gander Green Lane, Sutton | 536 yd | |
| Tasty | 114 Church Hill Road, North Cheam | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 566 London Road, North Cheam | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Primary School ANTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| Cheam High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Sutton Utd Fc BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Sutton Churches Tennis Club Gander Green Lane | tennis courts | 770 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sutton) LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 935 yd |
| Club Constellation (Closed) London Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Cheam Leisure Centre MALDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,032 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 | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.