Crichton Avenue is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 8HL is located in the Beddington 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 Crichton Avenue, Wallington, SM6 8HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 8HN, SM6 8HW, SM6 8ES, SM6 8HP, SM6 8HQ, SM6 8ET, SM6 8EY, SM6 8HE, SM6 8EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM6 8HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 52.6% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 47.4% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SM6 8HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 24.9% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 62.3% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 43.5% | 48.8% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 38% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.1% | 13.2% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8.8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 39.2% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 88% | 76.1% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 89.2% | 84% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 83.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 12.5% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.2% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crichton Avenue was 76.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% lower than the Beddington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Crichton Avenue has the 26th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Beddington and the 192nd highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Crichton Avenue, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2023-12-08 | £605,054 |
| 16 Crichton Avenue, Wallington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2023-01-16 | £650,670 |
| 28 Crichton Avenue, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2023-01-13 | £642,390 |
| 5 Crichton Avenue, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £577,000 | 2018-04-04 | £693,261 |
| 17 Crichton Avenue, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2017-11-24 | £774,229 |
SM6 8HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 28 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 4,589 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 | 4,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beddington Infants' School Croydon Road , SM6 7LF | 3out of 4 | 522 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 | 545 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High View Primary School The Chase , SM6 8JT | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | - not rated | 899 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Park Academy Mallinson Road , CR0 4UL | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls Pound Street , SM5 3PS | 4out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Carshalton High School for Girls West Street , SM5 2QX | 3out of 4 | 2,244 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 | 3,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 977 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | 1out of 4 | 1,256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket For Change | Cricket For Change Cricket Centre, Plough Lane | 576 yd | |
| Mum's Cafe | 13 The Broadway, Beddington | 596 yd | |
| Asif | 4 The Broadway, Beddington | 597 yd | |
| Caterlink Ltd At Beddington Infant School Kitchen | Beddington Infants School, 269 Croydon Road | 650 yd | |
| Eatwell Cafe | 169 Stafford Road, Wallington | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | The Plough Inn, The Broadway | 597 yd | |
| The Star Wallington | The Star, 89 Manor Road | 956 yd | |
| Whispering Moon | 25 Ross Parade, Wallington | 966 yd | |
| Harvest Home Pub | Harvest Home, 27 Beddington Lane | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite | 21 The Broadway, Beddington | 577 yd | |
| Zen Kitchen | 11 The Broadway, Beddington | 603 yd | |
| Super Pizza And Perfect Kebab | 142 Stafford Road, Wallington | 637 yd | |
| Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine | 202 Croydon Road, Beddington | 638 yd | |
| Beddington Kebab And Pizza | 190 Croydon Road, Beddington | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 978 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 Stafford Road, Wallington | 980 yd | |
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Change Foundation CRICKET CENTRE CRICKET CENTRE PLOUGH LANE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Mellows Park Stafford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Carew Academy CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Wallington County Grammar School WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL CROYDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Wallington Sports & Social Club MOLLISON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Sheen Way Sports Ground (Closed) Sheen Way | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 281.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.