Ross Road is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 8QN is located in the Wallington South 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 Ross Road, Wallington, SM6 8QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 8QB, SM6 8SN, SM6 8QE, SM6 8SW, SM6 8QW, SM6 8QU, SM6 8SL, SM6 8PZ, SM6 8QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM6 8QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 49.8% | 32.3% | -17.5% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 50.3% | 20.1% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 46% | 51.1% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 42.4% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 3.4% | -10.7% | 12.7% | -9.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 15.6% | 11.1% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 15.8% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 19.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 38.9% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.1% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 82.3% | 69.4% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 75.6% 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 | 81.5% | 75.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 9.9% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 75% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 19.3% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 3.4% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 0.8% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ross Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Carshalton Central average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.

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 16 York Court, 11 Ross Road, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £246,999 | 2025-01-30 | £244,719 |
| Flat 5 York Court, 11 Ross Road, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-11-25 | £247,439 |
| Flat 13 York Court, 11 Ross Road, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-02-16 | £272,330 |
| Flat 9 York Court, 11 Ross Road, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-08-09 | £222,366 |
| 17 Ross Road, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £646,000 | 2021-06-23 | £770,693 |
SM6 8QN 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 3,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 4,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 5,044 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 5,174 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 | 645 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | - not rated | 645 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Junior School Holy Trinity Cofe Junior School , Bute Road SM6 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Infants' School Croydon Road , SM6 7LF | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foresters Primary School Redford Avenue , SM6 9DP | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 4,538 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 | 1,033 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highview High School The Chase , SM6 8JT | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,538 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,640 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,099 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 5,386 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,426 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 | 1,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,085 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 5,426 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 | 509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Foundation School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,559 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Bananza Restaurant | 14 Ross Parade, Wallington | 233 yd | |
| The Greek Vine | 24 Ross Parade, Wallington | 259 yd | |
| Cinnamon Cottage | 94 Stafford Road, Wallington | 284 yd | |
| Wallington Pizzeria | 40-42 Stafford Road, Wallington | 290 yd | |
| Cactus Grill | 15 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Moon | 25 Ross Parade, Wallington | 259 yd | |
| The Star Wallington | The Star, 89 Manor Road | 323 yd | |
| The Woodcote Flying Club | Woodcote Flying Club Ground Floor, Hillcrest House | 404 yd | |
| Dukes Head Hotel | 6 Manor Road, Wallington | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equinox Fishbar | 15 Ross Parade, Wallington | 233 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 16 Ross Parade, Wallington | 233 yd | |
| Delicious House | 8 Ross Parade, Wallington | 233 yd | |
| Our A & B Kitchen | 1 Belmont Road, Wallington | 265 yd | |
| Favour Chicken Burger And Ribs | 50 Stafford Road, Wallington | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Stafford Road, Wallington | 290 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 308 yd | |
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 372 yd | |
| Iceland | 84 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 397 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 404 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wallington Hall (Closed) Stafford Road | 446 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Wallington) STANLEY PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Wallington Sports Club HILLSIDE GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| Mellows Park Stafford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 901 yd |
| Foresters Primary School REDFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Wallington County Grammar School WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL CROYDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,032 yd |
| Stanley Park High School (Closed) Stanley Park Road | health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| 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 | 178.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.