Woodcote Road is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 0QD is located in the Wallington South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodcote Road, Wallington, SM6 0QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 9NN, SM6 9QD, SM6 0PJ, SM6 9NP, SM6 0QE, SM6 9PA, SM6 0QL, SM6 0SU, SM6 9QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM6 0QD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 54.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 46.9% | 45.4% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 39.7% | 34.7% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 46.5% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% | 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 (85.2%) 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 | 43.2% | 44.6% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 40.6% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 10% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 19.1% | 17.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 15.3% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 34.4% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.3% 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 | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 80.7% | 66.3% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 85.2% | 73.7% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 72.9% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 19.3% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 2.6% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodcote Road was 25.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Woodcote Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 112th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Woodcote Road, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-04-12 | £537,900 |
| 139 Woodcote Road, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-03-22 | £494,605 |
| 135 Woodcote Road, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £447,000 | 2021-10-29 | £508,946 |
| 137 Woodcote Road, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-11-20 | £569,889 |
| 147 Woodcote Road, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,500 | 2020-11-06 | £515,394 |
SM6 0QD 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 4,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Field Primary School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3HW | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foresters Primary School Redford Avenue , SM6 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington Primary Academy Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9JN | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | - not rated | 89 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | - not rated | 89 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stanley Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Park High Damson Way , SM5 4NS | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,978 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downside Lodge Preparatory School 158 Foxley Lane , CR8 3NF | - not rated | 972 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Downside School Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Woodcote Centre Telegraph Track , Off Woodmansterne Lane SM5 4AZ | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lodge School 11 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Cafe - Dobbies Woodcote Green | Woodcote Green Nursery, 4A Woodmansterne Lane | 378 yd | |
| Terrace Restaurant - Dobbies Woodcote Green | Woodcote Green Nursery, 4A Woodmansterne Lane | 378 yd | |
| St Patricks Luncheon Club | Church Centre, St Patricks Church | 450 yd | |
| Purley Sports Club | The Ridge, Purley | 774 yd | |
| Lucy's Kitchen@Ltd | Purley Sports Club, The Ridge | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wallington High School For Girls WOODCOTE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 90 yd |
| St Patricks Church ST PATRICKS CHURCH ST PATRICKS CHURCH PARK HILL ROAD | 445 yd | |
| Purley Sports Club THE RIDGE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 686 yd |
| Wallington Sports Club HILLSIDE GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wallington) STANLEY PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,050 yd |
| Roundshaw Park Foresters Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,086 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 76 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.