Cavalier Close is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 8DJ is located in the Wallington South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carshalton and Wallington. This postcode has been in use since 2017-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cavalier Close, Wallington, SM6 8DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 8RW, SM6 8DL, SM6 8QZ, SM6 8RE, SM6 8RA, SM6 9AA, SM6 8QX, SM6 9BE, SM6 0LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM6 8DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.8% | 49.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SM6 8DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44% | 49.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 34.1% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8.8% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 40.5% | 50.9% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 34.4% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 10.5% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.6% | 18.7% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.4% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 36.4% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% 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 | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 13% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 11.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 70.7% | 54.5% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 77% | 71% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 14.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 70.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 19.7% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 2.8% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 2.1% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 8.7% | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cavalier Close was 161.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.3% higher than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Cavalier Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 128 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 57th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 14 Ardley Court, 1 Cavalier Close, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2024-09-11 | £217,676 |
| Flat 13 Ardley Court, 1 Cavalier Close, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-09-23 | £336,636 |
| Flat 6 Ardley Court, 1 Cavalier Close, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-09-30 | £334,345 |
| Flat 2 Ardley Court, 1 Cavalier Close, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £318,500 | 2017-12-01 | £345,310 |
| Flat 8 Ardley Court, 1 Cavalier Close, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £318,000 | 2017-11-06 | £341,320 |
SM6 8DJ 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 3,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,326 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 4,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | - not rated | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Field Primary School Stanley Park Road , SM5 3HW | - not rated | 758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foresters Primary School Redford Avenue , SM6 9DP | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Junior School Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School , Bute Road SM6 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 4,631 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 | 1,253 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Highview High School The Chase , SM6 8JT | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,835 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,369 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 | 2,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,314 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 | 536 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Foundation School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,819 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Pippin Cafe | 32 Wallington Square, Wallington | 73 yd | |
| Fresco | 40 Wallington Square, Wallington | 106 yd | |
| Wallington Pizzeria | 40-42 Stafford Road, Wallington | 111 yd | |
| KFC | 43 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 128 yd | |
| Ginger Frog | Hillcrest House, 51 Woodcote Road | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodcote Flying Club | Woodcote Flying Club Ground Floor, Hillcrest House | 128 yd | |
| Whispering Moon | 25 Ross Parade, Wallington | 221 yd | |
| The Star Wallington | The Star, 89 Manor Road | 360 yd | |
| Dukes Head Hotel | 6 Manor Road, Wallington | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | 2 Stafford Road, Wallington | 111 yd | |
| Kebab World | 7 South Parade, Stafford Road | 148 yd | |
| Equinox Fishbar | 15 Ross Parade, Wallington | 185 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 16 Ross Parade, Wallington | 185 yd | |
| Delicious House | 8 Ross Parade, Wallington | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Stafford Road, Wallington | 111 yd | |
| Iceland | 84 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 164 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 165 yd | |
| Lidl | 16-18 Beddington Gardens, Wallington | 223 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 305 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wallington Hall (Closed) Stafford Road | 165 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Wallington) STANLEY PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Wallington Sports Club HILLSIDE GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 581 yd |
| Stanley Park High School (Closed) Stanley Park Road | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| St Patricks Church ST PATRICKS CHURCH ST PATRICKS CHURCH PARK HILL ROAD | 1,018 yd | |
| Foresters Primary School REDFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Mellows Park Stafford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,065 yd |
| Carshalton Park Ruskin Road | tennis courts | 1,071 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 77.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.