Clifton Road is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 8AN 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 8AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 8TE, SM6 8AL, SM6 8TB, SM6 8TF, SM6 8AH, SM6 8AG, SM6 8TG, SM6 8AF, SM6 8SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM6 8AN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Clifton Road, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2026-02-06 | £470,000 |
| 44 Clifton Road, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2025-06-06 | £444,895 |
| 46 Clifton Road, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-10-12 | £450,251 |
| 56 Clifton Road, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2023-09-27 | £254,340 |
| 38 Clifton Road, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-05-14 | £490,852 |
SM6 8AN 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 | 2,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 4,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 5,284 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 | 596 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Infants' School Croydon Road , SM6 7LF | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | - not rated | 886 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 902 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 | 4,259 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 | 759 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 759 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highview High School The Chase , SM6 8JT | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 4,259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,358 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 |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 5,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,144 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 | 1,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,144 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 | 350 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Foundation School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,560 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 | 256 yd | |
| Lunch Club | Church Hall, Holy Trinity C Of E Church | 268 yd | |
| Cornerstone Cafe | Church Hall, Holy Trinity C Of E Church | 268 yd | |
| Manor Cafe | 114 Manor Road, Wallington | 294 yd | |
| The Greek Vine | 24 Ross Parade, Wallington | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Wallington | The Star, 89 Manor Road | 255 yd | |
| Whispering Moon | 25 Ross Parade, Wallington | 327 yd | |
| The Woodcote Flying Club | Woodcote Flying Club Ground Floor, Hillcrest House | 579 yd | |
| Dukes Head Hotel | 6 Manor Road, Wallington | 659 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our A & B Kitchen | 1 Belmont Road, Wallington | 70 yd | |
| Manor Fish Bar | 77C Manor Road, Wallington | 225 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 112 Manor Road, Wallington | 288 yd | |
| Equinox Fishbar | 15 Ross Parade, Wallington | 340 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 16 Ross Parade, Wallington | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 294 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 296 yd | |
| Iceland | 84 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 532 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 540 yd | |
| Lidl | 16-18 Beddington Gardens, Wallington | 543 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wallington Hall (Closed) Stafford Road | 660 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Wallington) STANLEY PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Wallington County Grammar School WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL CROYDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 758 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 941 yd |
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Wallington Sports Club HILLSIDE GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,028 yd |
| Mellows Park Stafford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,077 yd |
| Stanley Park High School (Closed) Stanley Park Road | health and fitness suite | 1,082 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.