Croydon Road is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 7PD 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 Croydon Road, Wallington, SM6 7PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 8BA, SM6 7PF, SM6 7PJ, SM6 7LA, SM6 7LB, SM6 7PB, SM6 7NR, SM6 8DD, SM6 7JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM6 7PD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 47.2% | 47.2% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 52.8% | 52.8% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 7PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 36.3% | 31.1% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 56.4% | 9.7% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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 | 46.9% | 46.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 39.3% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.1% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.8% | 13.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 19.4% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 36.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.7% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.2% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 84.5% | 70.2% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 77% 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 | 89% | 77% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 10.1% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 77% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 16% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.6% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croydon Road was 21.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.3% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Croydon Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 74th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 357 Croydon Road, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £612,500 | 2024-12-11 | £608,719 |
| 333 Croydon Road, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-05-17 | £605,048 |
| 345 Croydon Road, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-12-18 | £535,345 |
| 335 Croydon Road, Wallington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £488,000 | 2017-11-20 | £564,643 |
| 343 Croydon Road, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2017-03-24 | £620,649 |
SM6 7PD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 7PD 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 3,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,278 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 | 5,349 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 | 407 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Infants' School Croydon Road , SM6 7LF | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Harris Junior Academy Carshalton Camden Road , Harris Junior Academy Carshalton SM5 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4out of 4 | 198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,261 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 | 5,463 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 | 804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | 4out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | 1out of 4 | 2,078 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington County Grammar School Kitchen | Wallington County Grammar School, Croydon Road | 119 yd | |
| Kebab Time | 385 Croydon Road, Wallington | 245 yd | |
| Caterlink At Holy Trinity School Kitchen | Holy Trinity Junior School, Bute Road | 271 yd | |
| The Grange | Beddington Park, London Road | 280 yd | |
| Jerk N Jollof | 37 Manor Road, Wallington | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes Head Hotel | 6 Manor Road, Wallington | 335 yd | |
| The Star Wallington | The Star, 89 Manor Road | 843 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 915 yd | |
| The Palmerston | Palmerston, 31 Mill Lane | 929 yd | |
| Whispering Moon | 25 Ross Parade, Wallington | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Dragon | 311 Croydon Road, Wallington | 146 yd | |
| Hot Grills Peri Peri And Pizza | 387 Croydon Road, Wallington | 257 yd | |
| Kamble Kitchen | 1 Manor Road, Wallington | 293 yd | |
| Piccolos | 12 Butter Hill, Wallington | 569 yd | |
| Our A & B Kitchen | 1 Belmont Road, Wallington | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 741 yd | |
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 846 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 902 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 | 116 yd |
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 594 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Carew Academy CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| Beddington Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 982 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 989 yd |
| Beddington Cricket Club BEDDINGTON PARK BEDDINGTON PARK CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 170.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.