Lakeside is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 7JY is located in the Wallington North 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 Lakeside, Wallington, SM6 7JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 7JZ, SM6 7BY, SM6 7LA, SM6 7DD, SM6 7DB, SM6 7DG, SM6 7DH, SM6 7NS, SM6 7NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM6 7JY is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 52.5% | 46.7% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 53.3% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 | 27.1% | 28.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 49.6% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 43.2% | 47.7% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.1% | 17.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 9.6% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 17.9% | -0.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 39.7% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 7.6% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 73.9% | 73.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 82.9% | 78.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 78.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 17.6% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 1.8% | -10.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.4% | 37.2% | -8.8% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakeside was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lakeside has the 27th lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 104th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Lakeside, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-03-12 | £751,605 |
| 1 Lakeside, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2019-07-30 | £835,858 |
| 5 Lakeside, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2018-12-13 | £728,333 |
| 11 Lakeside, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2017-07-21 | £695,485 |
| 5 Lakeside, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2012-07-20 | £670,226 |
SM6 7JY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SM6 7JY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 1,915 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,349 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 | 5,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity CofE Junior School Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School , Bute Road SM6 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Infants' School Croydon Road , SM6 7LF | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | - not rated | 682 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | - not rated | 901 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,432 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 | 284 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 284 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,244 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,285 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,296 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 | 962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,338 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,923 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 | 5,426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 863 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Foundation School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab Time | 385 Croydon Road, Wallington | 230 yd | |
| The Grange | Beddington Park, London Road | 262 yd | |
| Wallington County Grammar School Kitchen | Wallington County Grammar School, Croydon Road | 283 yd | |
| Jerk N Jollof | 37 Manor Road, Wallington | 315 yd | |
| Korykos Restaurant | 29 - 31 Manor Road, Wallington | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes Head Hotel | 6 Manor Road, Wallington | 318 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 726 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 800 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 883 yd | |
| The Star Wallington | The Star, 89 Manor Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Grills Peri Peri And Pizza | 387 Croydon Road, Wallington | 240 yd | |
| Kamble Kitchen | 1 Manor Road, Wallington | 315 yd | |
| Piccolos | 12 Butter Hill, Wallington | 339 yd | |
| Jade Dragon | 311 Croydon Road, Wallington | 354 yd | |
| Carshalton Charcoal Grill | 138 High Street, Carshalton | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 637 yd | |
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 980 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 1,047 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wallington County Grammar School WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL CROYDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 937 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 991 yd |
| Beddington Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,002 yd |
| Carew Academy CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 yd |
| Beddington Cricket Club BEDDINGTON PARK BEDDINGTON PARK CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.