Alington Grove is in Wallington and in Sutton district. SM6 9NG 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 Alington Grove, Wallington, SM6 9NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM6 9LU, SM6 9LT, SM6 9LL, SM6 9LY, SM6 9NH, SM6 9PQ, SM6 9NJ, SM6 9LJ, SM6 9LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM6 9NG, 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 | 50.7% | 52% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48% | -1.3% | 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 9NG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% 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 | 22.5% | 29% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 60% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 15.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (87%) 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 | 51.3% | 51.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 35.9% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 10.5% | 14.8% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 20.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 33.7% | -2.7% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.9% 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 | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 9% | 9.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 3.9% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 73.7% | 73.9% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -7.5% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 85.1% | 81.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 81.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 0.6% | -14.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.2% | 37.2% | -22.0% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 11.6% | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alington Grove was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% lower than the Carshalton Central average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Alington Grove has the 36th lowest crime rate of 128 local areas in Carshalton Central and the 160th lowest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Alington Grove, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £713,000 | 2025-03-28 | £743,433 |
| 98 Alington Grove, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2025-03-12 | £766,372 |
| 72 Alington Grove, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £587,500 | 2023-11-10 | £638,533 |
| 94 Alington Grove, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-09-29 | £655,234 |
| 80 Alington Grove, Wallington, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2022-06-24 | £812,250 |
SM6 9NG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9NG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in SM6 9NG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,585 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 4,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foresters Primary School Redford Avenue , SM6 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington Primary Academy Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9JN | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Amy Johnson Primary School Mollison Drive , Roundshaw SM6 9JN | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bandon Hill Primary School Sandy Lane South , SM6 9QU | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | - not rated | 485 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | - not rated | 485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The John Fisher School Peaks Hill , CR8 3YP | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wilson's School Mollison Drive , SM6 9JW | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 3,295 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croydon College Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX | - not rated | 4,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 5,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downside Lodge Preparatory School 158 Foxley Lane , CR8 3NF | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Laleham Lea School 29 Peaks Hill , CR8 3JJ | - not rated | 915 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Lodge School 92 Foxley Lane , Woodcote CR8 3NA | - not rated | 1,084 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downside School Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lodge School 11 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 1,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Sports Club | The Ridge, Purley | 474 yd | |
| Lucy's Kitchen@Ltd | Purley Sports Club, The Ridge | 476 yd | |
| Waterfall Cafe - Dobbies Woodcote Green | Woodcote Green Nursery, 4A Woodmansterne Lane | 750 yd | |
| Terrace Restaurant - Dobbies Woodcote Green | Woodcote Green Nursery, 4A Woodmansterne Lane | 750 yd | |
| St Patricks Luncheon Club | Church Centre, St Patricks Church | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington Village Fish & Chips | 3 Mollison Square, Wallington | 861 yd | |
| Koleey | 2 Mollison Square, Wallington | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Purley Sports Club THE RIDGE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 475 yd |
| Wallington High School For Girls WOODCOTE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| The John Fisher School PEAKS HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Roundshaw Park Foresters Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 748 yd |
| St Patricks Church ST PATRICKS CHURCH ST PATRICKS CHURCH PARK HILL ROAD | 799 yd | |
| Wallington Sports Club HILLSIDE GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 799 yd |
| The Phoenix Centre MOLLISON DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Foresters Primary School REDFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 30.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.