Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

MELBOURNE ROAD, SM6 8SA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE ROAD, SM6 8SA.

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Population

150

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 59,800 /yr

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Employed

65%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SM6 8SA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. SM6 8SA combines 65% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 3.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SM6 8SA is a well-regarded residential area on Melbourne Road, 0.3km from Wallington in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Wallington North ward and the Carshalton and Wallington constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SM6 8SA offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, down 3.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SM6 8SA are sourced from Output Area E00181037 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM6 8SA. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.9%
Asian / British Asian29.1%
Black / African / Caribbean19.6%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

65%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 290,000

11 sales · Mean £ 292,181

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SM6 8SA is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences160
Anti-social behaviour129
Other theft51
Shoplifting49
Public order33

school Local Schools

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Wood Field Primary School

0.7 km
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Holy Trinity CofE Junior School

Good341 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints Carshalton Church of England Primary School

Good441 pupils0.8 km
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Bandon Hill Primary School

Good1287 pupils0.8 km
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Wallington County Grammar School

Outstanding1099 pupils0.9 km
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Beddington Infants' School

Good299 pupils0.9 km
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Foresters Primary School

Good248 pupils1.1 km
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Stanley Park Infants School

Good296 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

36 nearby
  • Best Asia0.5 km
  • Coffee Shack0.1 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • Tinas Minimarket0.5 km
  • Lucky Food And Wine0.7 km
  • + 31 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Star Wallington0.1 km
  • Dukes Head Hotel0.7 km
  • The Woodcote Flying Club0.3 km
  • Whispering Moon0.1 km
  • Coach And Horses1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Bandons Sandwich House0.7 km
  • El Nido0.1 km
  • Ginger Frog0.3 km
  • Library Garden Cafe0.4 km
  • Lunch Club0.5 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Penge Food Centre0.1 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Cod Bay0.7 km
  • Delicious House0.1 km
  • Golden Grill0.1 km
  • Jade Dragon0.9 km
  • Olive Tandoori Night0.7 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wallington0.2 km
  • Carshalton1.5 km
  • Carshalton Beeches1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wallington Rail Station0.1 km