Harcourt Avenue is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 8AR 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 Harcourt Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 8AZ, SM6 8BT, SM6 8AU, SM6 8BB, SM6 8BP, SM6 7PJ, SM6 8BJ, SM6 8AT, SM6 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM6 8AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 39.9% | 41.2% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 44.7% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 7% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 50.8% | 44.8% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 39% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 14.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 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.
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 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 13% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.3% | 45.5% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 74% | 64.7% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 78% | 66.8% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 9.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 67.4% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 5.9% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 4.1% | 0.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harcourt Avenue was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.9% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Harcourt Avenue has the 50th lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 211th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.5%.

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 19 Brodie House, 10 Harcourt Avenue, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-10-21 | £315,638 |
| Flat 32 Brodie House, 10 Harcourt Avenue, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2023-09-13 | £260,516 |
| Flat 14 Brodie House, 10 Harcourt Avenue, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-08-26 | £217,992 |
| Flat 31 Brodie House, 10 Harcourt Avenue, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2022-08-04 | £243,582 |
| Flat 12 Brodie House, 10 Harcourt Avenue, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-06-29 | £207,951 |
SM6 8AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8AR 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 | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 2,247 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 3,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,269 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 | 5,408 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 | 332 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Infants' School Croydon Road , SM6 7LF | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,115 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 | 1,224 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 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton Boys Sports College Winchcombe Road , SM5 1RW | 3out of 4 | 2,250 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 | 4,230 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 | 576 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | 4out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | 1out of 4 | 2,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Club | Church Hall, Holy Trinity C Of E Church | 183 yd | |
| Cornerstone Cafe | Church Hall, Holy Trinity C Of E Church | 183 yd | |
| Caterlink At Holy Trinity School Kitchen | Holy Trinity Junior School, Bute Road | 257 yd | |
| Sutton Night Watch Homeless | 35 Manor Road, Wallington | 260 yd | |
| Matte Black Cafe | 23 Manor Road, Wallington | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes Head Hotel | 6 Manor Road, Wallington | 351 yd | |
| The Star Wallington | The Star, 89 Manor Road | 608 yd | |
| Whispering Moon | 25 Ross Parade, Wallington | 728 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 917 yd | |
| The Woodcote Flying Club | Woodcote Flying Club Ground Floor, Hillcrest House | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Dragon | 311 Croydon Road, Wallington | 293 yd | |
| Kamble Kitchen | 1 Manor Road, Wallington | 294 yd | |
| Hot Grills Peri Peri And Pizza | 387 Croydon Road, Wallington | 323 yd | |
| Our A & B Kitchen | 1 Belmont Road, Wallington | 484 yd | |
| Manor Fish Bar | 77C Manor Road, Wallington | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 618 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 667 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 745 yd | |
| Lidl | 16-18 Beddington Gardens, Wallington | 923 yd | |
| Iceland | 84 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 928 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 | 328 yd |
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Carew Academy CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Wallington Hall (Closed) Stafford Road | 1,084 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 | 87.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.3% |
| 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 | 147 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.