Arran Close is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 8BT 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 Arran Close, Wallington, SM6 8BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 8BP, SM6 8BS, SM6 8BL, SM6 8BY, SM6 8AR, SM6 8BJ, SM6 8BW, SM6 8AZ, SM6 8BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM6 8BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 49.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 36.8% | 39.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 42.3% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 9.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 51.3% | 49.3% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 16.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.2% | 14.6% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 20.1% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 34.7% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 84.3% | 78.2% | -6.1% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 85.3% | 84.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 85.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 11.2% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0.6% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.4% | 6.0% | 6.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arran Close was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.3% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Arran Close has the 59th highest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 271st highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Arran Close, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-03-26 | £375,333 |
| 6 Arran Close, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-11-22 | £459,990 |
| 3 Arran Close, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-08-09 | £378,643 |
| 12 Arran Close, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2021-07-23 | £412,477 |
| 10 Arran Close, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-08-16 | £440,281 |
SM6 8BT 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SM6 8BT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 4,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,203 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 | 5,366 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 | 282 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Infants' School Croydon Road , SM6 7LF | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School Rotherfield Road , SM5 3DW | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victor Seymour Infants' School Denmark Road , SM5 2JE | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,158 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 | 542 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | 4out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | 1out of 4 | 1,929 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 | 96 yd | |
| Cornerstone Cafe | Church Hall, Holy Trinity C Of E Church | 96 yd | |
| Caterlink At Holy Trinity School Kitchen | Holy Trinity Junior School, Bute Road | 253 yd | |
| Sutton Night Watch Homeless | 35 Manor Road, Wallington | 349 yd | |
| Matte Black Cafe | 23 Manor Road, Wallington | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dukes Head Hotel | 6 Manor Road, Wallington | 447 yd | |
| The Star Wallington | The Star, 89 Manor Road | 566 yd | |
| Whispering Moon | 25 Ross Parade, Wallington | 675 yd | |
| The Woodcote Flying Club | Woodcote Flying Club Ground Floor, Hillcrest House | 935 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | 12 High Street, Carshalton | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Dragon | 311 Croydon Road, Wallington | 344 yd | |
| Kamble Kitchen | 1 Manor Road, Wallington | 390 yd | |
| Our A & B Kitchen | 1 Belmont Road, Wallington | 420 yd | |
| Hot Grills Peri Peri And Pizza | 387 Croydon Road, Wallington | 425 yd | |
| Manor Fish Bar | 77C Manor Road, Wallington | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 584 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 622 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 42-44 High Street, Carshalton | 827 yd | |
| Iceland | 84 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 879 yd | |
| Lidl | 16-18 Beddington Gardens, Wallington | 880 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 | 395 yd |
| Westcroft Leisure Centre WESTCROFT ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 796 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 975 yd |
| Carew Academy CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,000 yd |
| Wallington Hall (Closed) Stafford Road | 1,022 yd | |
| Grove Park (Closed) High Street | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| Pinks Gym (Closed) 9-11 9-11 High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,062 yd |
| Fit4Less (Wallington) STANLEY PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 | 199.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.