Gander Green Lane is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM3 9RF 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 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SM3 9RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM3 9RQ, SM3 9RG, SM3 9AQ, SM3 9ED, SM3 9RH, SM3 9AH, SM3 9EB, SM3 9AN, SM3 9SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM3 9RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 9RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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 | 28.1% | 30% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 57.2% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 4.4% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 49.2% | 57.3% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 31.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 8.3% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 16.8% | 11.2% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 21.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 33% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 8.5% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 79.7% | 63% | -16.7% | 81.4% | -18.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 83.1% | 72.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 16.9% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 72.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 19.1% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 2.9% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gander Green Lane was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.5% lower than the North Cheam average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Gander Green Lane has the 34th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in North Cheam and the 210th 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 risen by about 25.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 442 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-12-11 | £438,636 |
| 509 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-07-24 | £455,660 |
| 444 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-05-27 | £507,625 |
| 507 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-01-31 | £561,382 |
| 565 Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2021-11-23 | £454,714 |
SM3 9RF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School London Road , North Cheam SM3 9DL | 4out of 4 | 231 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary Academy Ridge Road , North Cheam SM3 9LY | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy Molesey Drive , Cheam SM3 9UU | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Primary School Dorchester Road , KT4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aragon Primary School Aragon Primary School , Aragon Road SM4 4QU | 3out of 4 | 1,252 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 | 1,409 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,736 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 | 485 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Canterbury Campus Canterbury Road , SM4 6PT | 3out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blossom House School Station Road , Motspur Park KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam Cafe Restaurant | 832 London Road, North Cheam | 242 yd | |
| The Orangery | St Raphaels Hospice, St Anthonys Hospital | 289 yd | |
| India Cottage | 691 London Road, North Cheam | 357 yd | |
| Tasty Cafe | 696 London Road, North Cheam | 373 yd | |
| The Cricket Lounge | 603 - 605 London Road, North Cheam | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Nelson T/A Loco Loco, El Rodeo Mexicano, Burrito Bandits | Lord Nelson, 837 London Road | 290 yd | |
| Nonsuch Inn | 552 - 556 London Road, North Cheam | 899 yd | |
| Gander Inn | The Gander Public House, 2 St Dunstans Hill | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Ocean | 830 London Road, North Cheam | 242 yd | |
| Marina | 826 London Road, North Cheam | 242 yd | |
| New Capital Chinese Takeaway | 718 London Road, North Cheam | 373 yd | |
| Hot Rocks | 692 London Road, North Cheam | 373 yd | |
| Pizza & Chicken 2 Go | 716 London Road, North Cheam | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Store | 673 London Road, North Cheam | 482 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 566 London Road, North Cheam | 909 yd | |
| Cheam Arena | 563 - 567 London Road, North Cheam | 939 yd | |
| Asda | 1 Stonecot Hill, Sutton | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Constellation (Closed) London Road | 529 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sutton) LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 587 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 | 88 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.