Thread Street is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 7FB is located in the Hackbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 2019-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thread Street, Wallington, SM6 7FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 7FD, SM6 7DP, SM6 7FA, SM6 7DY, SM6 7EY, SM6 7BN, SM6 7DS, SM6 7BF, SM6 7EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM6 7FB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 52.4% | 52% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SM6 7FB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46% | 50.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 43.8% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 3.9% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (93.7%) 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 | 51.2% | 60.8% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 12.4% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 32.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 5.3% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around SM6 7FB this area, 4.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 71.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 4.7% | -18.3% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 3.9% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 5.4% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 11.8% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 71.7% | 39.3% | 33.8% | 37.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.2% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.8% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 13.5% | 10.9% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 78.7% | 51.8% | -26.9% | 81.4% | -29.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 52% 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 | 78.9% | 52% | -26.9% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 14% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 23% | 16.8% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 51.8% | -26.3% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 18.8% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 16.8% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 3.4% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 8.6% | 1.2% | 7.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Hindu | 9.1% | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thread Street was 146.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.6% higher than the Hackbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thread Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Hackbridge and the 68th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1040.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Thread Street, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-03-01 | £705,655 |
| 16 Thread Street, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-12-18 | £276,746 |
| 2 Thread Street, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £598,000 | 2023-08-26 | £646,469 |
| 12 Thread Street, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £702,000 | 2022-12-22 | £729,711 |
| 10 Thread Street, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £599,995 | 2019-05-10 | £769,282 |
SM6 7FB 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 | 303 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 5,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 5,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackbridge Primary School Hackbridge Road , SM6 7AX | 3out of 4 | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackbridge Infants' School Hackbridge Road , SM6 7AX | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culvers House Primary School Orchard Avenue , CR4 4JH | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 5,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 3,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 3,555 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,685 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne School Woodmansterne Road , Streatham SW16 5UQ | - not rated | 4,640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley Academy Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wandle Valley School Welbeck Road , SM5 1LW | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Foundation School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackbridge Primary School - Breakfast Club | 55 Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 170 yd | |
| Dougies Play Cafe | 4 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 240 yd | |
| Hackbridge Cafe Limited | 31 London Road, Hackbridge | 315 yd | |
| Play At The Bridge | Hackbridge Hall, London Road | 408 yd | |
| Supafood | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion | Hackbridge Road, Hackbridge | 192 yd | |
| Bedzed Pavilion Community Centre | Bedzed Pavilion, 24 Sandmartin Way | 754 yd | |
| Carshalton Darby And Joans Club | Darby And Joan Club, 18 Cooper Crescent | 811 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 47 North Street, Carshalton | 1,056 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox Fish Bar | 150 London Road, Hackbridge | 463 yd | |
| Mega Kebab | 152 London Road, Hackbridge | 463 yd | |
| Jhorna Tandoori | 148 London Road, Hackbridge | 463 yd | |
| Olives Peri Peri | 164 London Road, Hackbridge | 463 yd | |
| China Garden Express | 70 London Road, Mitcham Junction | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 212 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 168 London Road, Hackbridge | 289 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hackbridge Primary School HACKBRIDGE ROAD | 243 yd | |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 843 yd |
| Beddington Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,048 yd |
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,089 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.