Ross Road is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 8QP 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 8QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 8SS, SM6 8ST, SM6 8PW, SM6 8QQ, SM6 8QR, SM6 8SP, SM6 8PR, SM6 8PP, SM6 8PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM6 8QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 51.2% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 44.3% | 48.8% | 4.5% | 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.
In the immediate area around SM6 8QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.9% 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 | 49.5% | 53.9% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 27.6% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Separated | 9.8% | 3.3% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 11.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40% | 48.6% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 29.9% | -11.2% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 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 | 19.6% | 20.8% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 29.4% | 10% | -19.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 17.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 18.3% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 26.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 83.2% | 70.3% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 86.1% | 82.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 82.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 1.5% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ross Road was 123.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% higher than the Beddington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ross Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Beddington and the 96th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% 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 8 Bramley Court, 71 Ross Road, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2024-11-28 | £205,374 |
| 49B Ross Road, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-07-05 | £339,083 |
| Flat 5 73 Ross Road, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-04-21 | £207,848 |
| Flat 5 Bramley Court, 71 Ross Road, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2022-08-31 | £269,627 |
| Flat 6 73 Ross Road, Wallington, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,250 | 2022-03-28 | £176,726 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,095 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 4,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 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 | 508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | - not rated | 508 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 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foresters Primary School Redford Avenue , SM6 9DP | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beddington Infants' School Croydon Road , SM6 7LF | 3out of 4 | 894 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 | 4,654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highview High School The Chase , SM6 8JT | - not rated | 970 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington County Grammar School Croydon Road , SM6 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranmer County Middle School Cranmer Road , CR4 4XU | - not rated | 4,639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 4,654 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 4,958 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's of Canterbury Catholic Middle School Commonside East , CR4 1YG | - not rated | 5,347 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,798 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 | 752 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Foundation School Streeters Lane , SM6 7NP | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Manor School Church Road , SM6 7NH | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,282 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Kitchen / Bombay Pizza | 145 Stafford Road, Wallington | 322 yd | |
| Akash | 145 Stafford Road, Wallington | 322 yd | |
| Cinnamon Cottage | 94 Stafford Road, Wallington | 328 yd | |
| Eatwell Cafe | 169 Stafford Road, Wallington | 373 yd | |
| Cod Bay | 171 Stafford Road, Wallington | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Moon | 25 Ross Parade, Wallington | 544 yd | |
| The Star Wallington | The Star, 89 Manor Road | 586 yd | |
| The Woodcote Flying Club | Woodcote Flying Club Ground Floor, Hillcrest House | 665 yd | |
| The Plough | The Plough Inn, The Broadway | 1,059 yd | |
| Dukes Head Hotel | 6 Manor Road, Wallington | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Pizza | 131 Stafford Road, Wallington | 322 yd | |
| Wallington Express Delivery | 119 Stafford Road, Wallington | 322 yd | |
| Favour Chicken Burger And Ribs | 50 Stafford Road, Wallington | 328 yd | |
| Cafe Del Mar | 48 Stafford Road, Wallington | 328 yd | |
| Wallington Fish Bar | 104 Stafford Road, Wallington | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Stafford Road, Wallington | 495 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 93 Manor Road, Wallington | 585 yd | |
| Penge Food Centre | 120 - 124 Manor Road, Wallington | 637 yd | |
| Iceland | 84 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 675 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mellows Park Stafford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 645 yd |
| Wallington Hall (Closed) Stafford Road | 678 yd | |
| Fit4Less (Wallington) STANLEY PARK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Wallington Sports Club HILLSIDE GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 826 yd |
| The Change Foundation CRICKET CENTRE CRICKET CENTRE PLOUGH LANE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Foresters Primary School REDFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Wallington Sports & Social Club MOLLISON DRIVE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Croygas Sports Club MOLLISON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,019 yd |
| Wallington County Grammar School WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL WALLINGTON COUNTY GRAMMAR SCHOOL CROYDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,040 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.