Ash Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM3 9LA is located in the Stonecot 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 Ash Road, Sutton, SM3 9LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM3 9JZ, SM3 9LB, SM3 9ND, SM3 9LE, SM3 9NB, SM3 9JS, SM3 9JY, SM3 9HJ, SM3 9HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM3 9LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 SM3 9LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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 | 25.6% | 29.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 56.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 48.5% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 35.5% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 25.9% | 20.7% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 18.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 31.8% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.2% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 77.9% | 64.7% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 83.2% | 71% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 15.5% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.2% | 71% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 24.7% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 1.3% | -12.0% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.6% | 37.2% | -9.6% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 8.7% | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Road was 21.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the North Cheam average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ash Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in North Cheam and the 80th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Ash Road, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2025-03-13 | £726,716 |
| 67 Ash Road, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-02-07 | £644,661 |
| 61 Ash Road, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £557,500 | 2024-05-03 | £580,955 |
| 103 Ash Road, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-03-01 | £636,867 |
| 85 Ash Road, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £486,000 | 2023-11-13 | £499,989 |
SM3 9LA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,570 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,934 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Primary Academy Ridge Road , North Cheam SM3 9LY | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aragon Primary School Aragon Primary School , Aragon Road SM4 4QU | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School London Road , North Cheam SM3 9DL | 4out of 4 | 984 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatfeild Primary School Lower Morden Lane , SM4 4SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy Molesey Drive , Cheam SM3 9UU | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Morden Lilleshall Road , SM4 6DU | 4out of 4 | 2,730 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,268 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Perseid School Bordesley Road , SM4 5LT | 4out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossom House School Station Road , Motspur Park KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 2,405 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 2,461 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Emperor | 71 - 73 Stonecot Hill, Sutton | 161 yd | |
| Belaju Cafe Delicatessen | 77 Stonecot Hill, Sutton | 167 yd | |
| Dami Sushi | 69 Stonecot Hill, Sutton | 167 yd | |
| Kremeecakes | 25 Stonecot Hill, Sutton | 223 yd | |
| Divana Lounge | 23 Stonecot Hill, Sutton | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson T/A Loco Loco, El Rodeo Mexicano, Burrito Bandits | Lord Nelson, 837 London Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 33 Stonecot Hill, Sutton | 189 yd | |
| KFC Stonecot | 5 Stonecot Hill, Sutton | 249 yd | |
| Tudor Kebab | 3 Tudor Drive, Morden | 371 yd | |
| The Fish & Chippy | 15 Tudor Drive, Morden | 371 yd | |
| Perfect Peri Peri Chicken | 370 Sutton Common Road, Sutton | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 1 Stonecot Hill, Sutton | 249 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Common Recreation Ground AMBERLEY WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 550 yd |
| King Georges Playing Fields Tudor Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 621 yd |
| Morden Cricket Club THE PAVILION THE PAVILION LOWER MORDEN LANE | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Glenthorne High School SUTTON COMMON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Sutton Life Centre ALCORN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 901 yd |
| Youth Centre 21 (Closed) Alcorn Close | 908 yd | |
| Aragon Primary School ARAGON ROAD | tennis courts | 910 yd |
| Reigate Avenue Recreation Ground GLENTHORNE CLOSE | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Abbey Primary School 137-141 137-141 GLASTONBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.