Alcorn Close is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM3 9PX 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 Alcorn Close, Sutton, SM3 9PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM3 9QA, SM3 9PR, SM1 2ND, SM3 9PY, SM1 3JH, SM3 9QD, SM1 3HT, SM1 2NG, SM3 9PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM3 9PX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 49.6% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.4% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 9PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 30.6% | 30.3% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 55.8% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 52.2% | 53.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 34.5% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 18.7% | 19.2% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 7.5% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 12.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 18.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 30.5% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 77.3% | 75.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 79.5% 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 | 86% | 79.5% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 8.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 79.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16.2% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 0.9% | -13.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alcorn Close was 303.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 499.3% higher than the North Cheam average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Alcorn Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in North Cheam and the 22nd highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Alcorn Close, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-08-25 | £294,927 |
SM3 9PX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
SM3 9PX 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 731 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Primary School Glastonbury Road , SM4 6NY | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary Academy Ridge Road , North Cheam SM3 9LY | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy Molesey Drive , Cheam SM3 9UU | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Benhilton CofE Primary School All Saints Road , SM1 3DA | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 2,223 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 | 5,378 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 | 1,517 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harvester Plough | The Plough, 224 Sutton Common Road | 233 yd | |
| Bran Cafe | 14 Kimpton Park Way, Sutton | 321 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Superstore, 55 Oldfields Road | 495 yd | |
| Simons Cafe In The Park | Rosehill Recreation Ground, Rose Hill | 525 yd | |
| Sutton Sports Village Cafe And Nursery | Rosehill Recreation Ground, Rose Hill | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gander Inn | The Gander Public House, 2 St Dunstans Hill | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Peri Peri Chicken | 370 Sutton Common Road, Sutton | 604 yd | |
| Yiamiam | 354 Sutton Common Road, Sutton | 631 yd | |
| Surma Tandoori | 388 Sutton Common Road, Sutton | 631 yd | |
| Sutton Rock Fish Chips | 396 Sutton Common Road, Sutton | 631 yd | |
| Oz Grill | 360 Sutton Common Road, Sutton | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 77 Angel Hill, Sutton | 790 yd | |
| Asda | 1 Stonecot Hill, Sutton | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Life Centre ALCORN CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 84 yd |
| Youth Centre 21 (Closed) Alcorn Close | 103 yd | |
| Glenthorne High School SUTTON COMMON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 345 yd |
| Rosehill Park Rose Hill | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 579 yd |
| Reigate Avenue Recreation Ground GLENTHORNE CLOSE | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Sutton Sports Village ROSEHILL RECREATION GROUND ROSEHILL RECREATION GROUND ROSE HILL | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 620 yd |
| Westbourne Primary School ANTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Rosehill Community Association ROSEHILL RECREATION GROUND ROSEHILL RECREATION GROUND ROSE HILL | 714 yd | |
| Abbey Primary School 137-141 137-141 GLASTONBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Sutton Common Recreation Ground AMBERLEY WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 898 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.