Croydon Road is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 7LX is located in the Beddington 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 Croydon Road, Wallington, SM6 7LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 7AL, CR0 4FY, SM6 8JE, SM6 8JD, SM6 7NB, SM6 7LZ, CR0 4AL, SM6 7NA, CR0 4PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM6 7LX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.6% | 49.9% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.1% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 SM6 7LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 29.5% | 35.1% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 53.7% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.7% | 51.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.6% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2% | 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 | 20.3% | 13.9% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 18.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 35.9% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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 | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 0.8% | -5.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 76.8% | 67.2% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 76.2% 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 | 85.2% | 76.2% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 75.6% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 19.9% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 0.8% | -12.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croydon Road was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.4% lower than the Beddington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Croydon Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Beddington and the 250th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 266 Croydon Road, Wallington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2001-03-30 | £581,517 |
SM6 7LX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
SM6 7LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 2out of 4 | 4,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,542 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beddington Park Academy Mallinson Road , CR0 4UL | - not rated | 425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Infants' School Croydon Road , SM6 7LF | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Junior School Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School , Bute Road SM6 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High View Primary School The Chase , SM6 8JT | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy Mitcham Road , CR9 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,087 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 | 3out of 4 | 5,203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 15 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | 4out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | 1out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,519 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Ltd At Sherwood Park School | Sherwood Park School, Streeters Lane | 219 yd | |
| Mum's Cafe | 13 The Broadway, Beddington | 331 yd | |
| Asif | 4 The Broadway, Beddington | 332 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Cafe, Beddington Park Pavilion | 606 yd | |
| Cricket For Change | Cricket For Change Cricket Centre, Plough Lane | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | The Plough Inn, The Broadway | 281 yd | |
| Harvest Home Pub | Harvest Home, 27 Beddington Lane | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine | 202 Croydon Road, Beddington | 265 yd | |
| Beddington Kebab And Pizza | 190 Croydon Road, Beddington | 278 yd | |
| Tadashi Sushi Takeaway | 182 Croydon Road, Beddington | 289 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | 178 Croydon Road, Beddington | 293 yd | |
| Zen Kitchen | 11 The Broadway, Beddington | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Marlowe Way, Beddington | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carew Academy CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| The Change Foundation CRICKET CENTRE CRICKET CENTRE PLOUGH LANE | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 82-86 CROYDON ROAD | 815 yd | |
| Beddington Cricket Club BEDDINGTON PARK BEDDINGTON PARK CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Sheen Way Sports Ground (Closed) Sheen Way | grass pitches | 947 yd |
| Beddington Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,026 yd |
| Mellows Park Stafford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,067 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.