Acre Lane is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 7NX 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 Acre Lane, Wallington, SM6 7NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 7NU, SM5 3EH, SM6 0TW, SM6 0TT, SM5 3AB, SM6 7NT, SM5 3EF, SM5 2TG, SM6 0BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM6 7NX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 7NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 51.6% | 43.7% | -7.9% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 36.9% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 53.1% | 51.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 33.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 13.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 13.2% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 36.1% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.4% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 68.9% | 70.8% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 69.3% 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 | 76.3% | 69.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -13.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 12.1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 10.6% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 70.1% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 13% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 11.1% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 3.8% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acre Lane was 124.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.5% higher than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Acre Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 128 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 93rd highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 Loraine House Acre Lane, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-09-04 | £185,576 |
| Flat 12 Loraine House Acre Lane, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2023-12-01 | £324,785 |
| Flat 3 Loraine House Acre Lane, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2018-01-05 | £305,228 |
| Flat 6 Loraine House Acre Lane, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2016-10-20 | £288,048 |
| Flat 19 Loraine House Acre Lane, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2014-11-07 | £288,358 |
SM6 7NX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 7NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | - not rated | 369 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Junior School Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School , Bute Road SM6 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Infants' School Croydon Road , SM6 7LF | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | - not rated | 827 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 | 3,533 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 | 509 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,167 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 | 3,533 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 3,750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,425 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 4,565 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,574 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 | 953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,425 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 4,991 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 602 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Tudor School 118b West Street , SM5 2NR | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Foundation School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,981 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerk N Jollof | 37 Manor Road, Wallington | 142 yd | |
| Korykos Restaurant | 29 - 31 Manor Road, Wallington | 142 yd | |
| Matte Black Cafe | 23 Manor Road, Wallington | 142 yd | |
| Kebab Time | 385 Croydon Road, Wallington | 155 yd | |
| The Café At Westcroft | Westcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft Road | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes Head Hotel | 6 Manor Road, Wallington | 84 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 516 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 606 yd | |
| The Sun | 4 North Street, Carshalton | 707 yd | |
| The Star Wallington | The Star, 89 Manor Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamble Kitchen | 1 Manor Road, Wallington | 142 yd | |
| Hot Grills Peri Peri And Pizza | 387 Croydon Road, Wallington | 143 yd | |
| Carshalton Charcoal Grill | 138 High Street, Carshalton | 341 yd | |
| Chipsmiths Fish And Chips | 106 High Street, Carshalton | 341 yd | |
| Piccolos | 12 Butter Hill, Wallington | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 341 yd | |
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 742 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 819 yd | |
| Lidl | 16-18 Beddington Gardens, Wallington | 1,029 yd | |
| Iceland | 84 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 274 yd |
| Wallington County Grammar School WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL CROYDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 610 yd |
| St Marys Rc Infant School WEST STREET | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Pulse Health & Fitness Carshalton CARSHALTON COLLEGE CARSHALTON COLLEGE NIGHTINGALE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 998 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 321.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 192.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.