Guildford Way is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 8NS 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 Guildford Way, Wallington, SM6 8NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 8NR, SM6 8NT, SM6 8NW, SM6 8NU, SM6 8LY, SM6 8NP, SM6 8NZ, SM6 8NX, CR0 4QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM6 8NS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 52.6% | 52% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 8NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 28.9% | 32.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 53.6% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 8.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 45.8% | 49.5% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 36.4% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 10.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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 | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 14.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 26.9% | 14.3% | -12.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 21.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 29.9% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 12.8% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 10.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 77% | 52.1% | -24.9% | 81.4% | -29.3% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 85.4% | 72.1% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 15.9% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 72.1% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 23.1% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 0.8% | -9.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 19.4% | 1.7% | 17.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Guildford Way was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% lower than the Beddington average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Guildford Way has the 16th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Beddington and the 263rd lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Guildford Way, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £627,101 | 2024-11-26 | £611,265 |
| 16 Guildford Way, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £601,000 | 2024-03-28 | £613,071 |
| 23 Guildford Way, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-08-09 | £528,211 |
| 20 Guildford Way, Wallington, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-12-16 | £439,524 |
| 2 Guildford Way, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2021-06-28 | £724,500 |
SM6 8NS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SM6 8NS 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 3,772 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 | 4,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 4,660 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 | 278 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Primary Academy Purley Way 47 Propeller Crescent , CR0 4FE | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elphege's RC Junior School Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9HY | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elphege's RC Infants' School Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9HY | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Park Academy Mallinson Road , CR0 4UL | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Purley Kendra Hall Road , CR2 6DT | 4out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,548 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 | 2,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Shirley Park Shirley Road , CR9 7AL | 3out of 4 | 5,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 403 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PD | 1out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Park School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 885 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy Church Road , SM6 7NH | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,835 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 | 349 yd | |
| Ozzie's Cafe | 322 Stafford Road, Wallington | 432 yd | |
| Asif | 4 The Broadway, Beddington | 543 yd | |
| Mum's Cafe | 13 The Broadway, Beddington | 544 yd | |
| Choja Sushi | Unit 5B, Wing Yip Business Centre | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough | The Plough Inn, The Broadway | 593 yd | |
| Harvest Home Pub | Harvest Home, 27 Beddington Lane | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C And S Catering -KITCHEN 1 1st Floor | Unit 25, 57A Croydon Road | 326 yd | |
| Chase The Fish And Chips | 7 The Parade, Stafford Road | 397 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 312 Stafford Road, Wallington | 399 yd | |
| Chick'n Lounge | 3 The Parade, Stafford Road | 416 yd | |
| Best Charcoal Grill | 322A Stafford Road, Wallington | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarket | 500 Purley Way, Croydon | 697 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheen Way Sports Ground (Closed) Sheen Way | grass pitches | 163 yd |
| The Change Foundation CRICKET CENTRE CRICKET CENTRE PLOUGH LANE | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Link Secondary School 82-86 82-86 CROYDON ROAD | 500 yd | |
| Wilsons School MOLLISON DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 651 yd |
| Waddon Leisure Centre PURLEY WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 695 yd |
| Mellows Park Stafford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Powerleague (Croydon) Pavilion Pavilion Hannibal Way | artificial grass pitch | 716 yd |
| Wallington Sports & Social Club MOLLISON DRIVE | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| David Lloyd (Purley) HANNIBAL WAY | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Croygas Sports Club MOLLISON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 951 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.