Clifton Road is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 8AL 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 Clifton Road, Wallington, SM6 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 8AH, SM6 8AN, SM6 8TE, SM6 8AA, SM6 8AJ, SM6 8TG, SM6 8TB, SM6 8TF, SM6 8SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM6 8AL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 54.2% | 49.3% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 50.7% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 35.7% | 35.1% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 47.4% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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%) 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 | 48.1% | 50.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 35.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 12.3% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.3% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 7.9% | -11.0% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 17.1% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 47.8% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.1% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% 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 | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 79.5% | 68.6% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 82.8% | 75.6% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 8% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 75.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 0.7% | -12.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clifton Road was 70.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.3% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clifton Road has the 44th highest crime rate of 128 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 222nd highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Clifton Road, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2026-02-06 | £330,000 |
| 17 Clifton Road, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £912,000 | 2024-06-28 | £1,008,310 |
| 47 Clifton Road, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2023-10-25 | £541,373 |
| 49 Clifton Road, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £507,000 | 2023-06-22 | £548,094 |
| 11 Clifton Road, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-03-21 | £308,298 |
SM6 8AL 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,738 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 5,298 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 | 595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Infants' School Croydon Road , SM6 7LF | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | - not rated | 804 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 976 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 | 4,191 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 | 733 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highview High School The Chase , SM6 8JT | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Shorts Road , SM5 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,191 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,882 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 5,082 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,079 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 | 279 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Foundation School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento Restaurant | 85-87 Manor Road, Wallington | 218 yd | |
| Manor Cafe | 114 Manor Road, Wallington | 252 yd | |
| Lunch Club | Church Hall, Holy Trinity C Of E Church | 258 yd | |
| Cornerstone Cafe | Church Hall, Holy Trinity C Of E Church | 258 yd | |
| The Greek Vine | 24 Ross Parade, Wallington | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Wallington | The Star, 89 Manor Road | 224 yd | |
| Whispering Moon | 25 Ross Parade, Wallington | 326 yd | |
| The Woodcote Flying Club | Woodcote Flying Club Ground Floor, Hillcrest House | 587 yd | |
| Dukes Head Hotel | 6 Manor Road, Wallington | 592 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our A & B Kitchen | 1 Belmont Road, Wallington | 85 yd | |
| Manor Fish Bar | 77C Manor Road, Wallington | 170 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 112 Manor Road, Wallington | 244 yd | |
| Equinox Fishbar | 15 Ross Parade, Wallington | 348 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 16 Ross Parade, Wallington | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 252 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 276 yd | |
| Iceland | 84 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 530 yd | |
| Lidl | 16-18 Beddington Gardens, Wallington | 532 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wallington Hall (Closed) Stafford Road | 678 yd | |
| Wallington County Grammar School WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL CROYDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wallington) STANLEY PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 860 yd |
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 927 yd |
| Stanley Park High School (Closed) Stanley Park Road | health and fitness suite | 1,041 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,046 yd |
| Wallington Sports Club HILLSIDE GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.