Sandy Lane North is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 8LJ 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 Sandy Lane North, Wallington, SM6 8LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 8LX, SM6 8JX, SM6 8LL, SM6 8JW, SM6 8JN, SM6 8JY, SM6 8PD, SM6 8JH, SM6 8LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM6 8LJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58% of the population 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 | 52.3% | 58% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 42% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -7.0% |
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 | 35.5% | 37% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 39.9% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 7.5% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35% | 45.5% | 10.5% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 28.1% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 18.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 42.2% | 21.4% | -20.8% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 13.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 24.3% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 8.7% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 0.4% | -6.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 83.2% | 68.4% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 89.3% | 75% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 14.2% | 13.3% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 75% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 17.2% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0.9% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Lane North was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.0% lower than the Beddington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandy Lane North has the 14th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Beddington and the 227th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sandy Lane North, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-08-06 | £533,842 |
| 1 Sandy Lane North, Wallington, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-07-14 | £380,964 |
| 5 Sandy Lane North, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2022-12-21 | £751,006 |
| 31 Sandy Lane North, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2019-09-09 | £266,186 |
| 31 Sandy Lane North, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2018-06-26 | £221,117 |
SM6 8LJ 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 | 48 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,255 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 | 4,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 5,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View Primary School The Chase , SM6 8JT | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | - not rated | 707 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foresters Primary School Redford Avenue , SM6 9DP | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elphege's RC Junior School Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9HY | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elphege's RC Infants' School Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9HY | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | 1out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 239 yd | |
| Mellows Park Cafe | Mellows Pavilion Cafe, Mellows Park | 466 yd | |
| Mum's Cafe | 13 The Broadway, Beddington | 528 yd | |
| Asif | 4 The Broadway, Beddington | 528 yd | |
| Eatwell Cafe | 169 Stafford Road, Wallington | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | The Plough Inn, The Broadway | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite | 21 The Broadway, Beddington | 485 yd | |
| Zen Kitchen | 11 The Broadway, Beddington | 541 yd | |
| Super Pizza And Perfect Kebab | 142 Stafford Road, Wallington | 608 yd | |
| Fresh Fry | 178 Croydon Road, Beddington | 611 yd | |
| Tadashi Sushi Takeaway | 182 Croydon Road, Beddington | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Change Foundation CRICKET CENTRE CRICKET CENTRE PLOUGH LANE | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Mellows Park Stafford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 304 yd |
| Wallington Sports & Social Club MOLLISON DRIVE | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Wilsons School MOLLISON DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 618 yd |
| Sheen Way Sports Ground (Closed) Sheen Way | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Croygas Sports Club MOLLISON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Powerleague (Croydon) Pavilion Pavilion Hannibal Way | artificial grass pitch | 818 yd |
| Foresters Primary School REDFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 82-86 CROYDON ROAD | 894 yd | |
| David Lloyd (Purley) HANNIBAL WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,063 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 | 149.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.