The Mead is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 9DU is located in the South Beddington & Roundshaw 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 The Mead, Wallington, SM6 9DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 9DN, SM6 9EB, SM6 9QX, SM6 9QY, SM6 9DP, SM6 9EA, SM6 9QU, SM6 9DT, SM6 9BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM6 9DU is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 46.1% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 51.3% | 53.9% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 9DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.2% 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 | 27.1% | 23.3% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 64.2% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 20.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 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 (86.6%) 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 | 47.9% | 47.3% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 39.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 10.5% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 6% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.6% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 43.2% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.8% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.2% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 10.5% | 23.1% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 20.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 78.3% | 51.2% | -27.1% | 81.4% | -30.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 85.1% | 71.8% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 5.9% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 17.5% | 11.0% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 71.7% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 0.2% | -15.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.5% | 37.2% | -21.7% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 23% | 1.7% | 21.3% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Mead was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.1% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Mead has the 54th lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 226th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 The Mead, Wallington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2025-03-11 | £880,702 |
| 11 The Mead, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2024-06-28 | £878,955 |
| 16 The Mead, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £707,500 | 2024-04-26 | £781,372 |
| 20 The Mead, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £782,000 | 2023-05-05 | £827,146 |
| 31 The Mead, Wallington, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £821,500 | 2021-09-27 | £904,371 |
SM6 9DU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SM6 9DU 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 9DU 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tunstall Nursery School Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY | 4out of 4 | 4,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 4,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 4,954 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 | 175 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | - not rated | 175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foresters Primary School Redford Avenue , SM6 9DP | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elphege's RC Junior School Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9HY | 4out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Elphege's RC Infants' School Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9HY | 4out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,317 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | - not rated | 648 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Highview High School The Chase , SM6 8JT | - not rated | 782 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 5,263 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 5,317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Middle School Recreation Way , CR4 1PJ | - not rated | 5,400 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 | 2,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carew Academy 33 Headley Avenue , SM6 8NQ | 4out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carew Academy 33 Headley Avenue , SM6 8NQ | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collingwood School 3 Springfield Road , SM6 0BD | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Link Primary School 138 Croydon Road , Beddington CR0 4PG | - not rated | 1,378 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foresters Primary School - Kitchen | Foresters Primary School, Redford Avenue | 166 yd | |
| Mellows Park Cafe | Mellows Pavilion Cafe, Mellows Park | 242 yd | |
| Eatwell Cafe | 169 Stafford Road, Wallington | 291 yd | |
| Cod Bay | 171 Stafford Road, Wallington | 291 yd | |
| Bandons Sandwich House | 157 Stafford Road, Wallington | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodcote Flying Club | Woodcote Flying Club Ground Floor, Hillcrest House | 975 yd | |
| Whispering Moon | 25 Ross Parade, Wallington | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Tandoori Night | 187 Stafford Road, Wallington | 291 yd | |
| Tandoori Night Wallington | 187 Stafford Road, Wallington | 291 yd | |
| Kanteen | 185 Stafford Road, Wallington | 291 yd | |
| Super Pizza And Perfect Kebab | 142 Stafford Road, Wallington | 327 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza | 131 Stafford Road, Wallington | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 2 Stafford Road, Wallington | 769 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 1,038 yd | |
| Iceland | 84 Woodcote Road, Wallington | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foresters Primary School REDFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Wallington Sports & Social Club MOLLISON DRIVE | grass pitches | 370 yd |
| Croygas Sports Club MOLLISON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 396 yd |
| Mellows Park Stafford Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 396 yd |
| The Phoenix Centre MOLLISON DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Wallington Sports Club HILLSIDE GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 632 yd |
| Wilsons School MOLLISON DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Roundshaw Park Foresters Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Powerleague (Croydon) Pavilion Pavilion Hannibal Way | artificial grass pitch | 864 yd |
| Wallington Hall (Closed) Stafford Road | 904 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.