Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

SM6 9GY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SM6 9GY.

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Population

476

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM6 9GY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SM6 9GY has a significant social housing presence — 95% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

SM6 9GY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Roundshaw in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within South Beddington & Roundshaw ward and the Carshalton and Wallington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SM6 9GY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SM6 9GY are sourced from Output Area E00020565 (shared with 20 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 9GY. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.2%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed7.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around SM6 9GY is moderate at 72 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 offences138
Anti-social behaviour67
Shoplifting58
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order27

school Local Schools

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St Elphege's RC Junior School

Outstanding385 pupils0.1 km
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St Elphege's RC Infants' School

Outstanding335 pupils0.1 km
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Wallington Primary Academy

Good201 pupils0.4 km
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Wilson's School

Outstanding1294 pupils0.4 km
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Foresters Primary School

Good248 pupils0.5 km
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Bandon Hill Primary School

Good1287 pupils0.8 km
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High View Primary School

Good457 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy Purley Way

Outstanding349 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Costco Wholesale UK0.6 km
  • Sports Direct Fitness0.6 km
  • Coughlans0.9 km
  • D Parker And Son0.8 km
  • The Chase News0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Hobnosh @ Kidspace0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Love A Slice - LAS Lounge0.6 km
  • McDonald's0.9 km
  • Nando's0.9 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Best Charcoal Grill0.9 km
  • Chase The Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Cod Bay0.9 km
  • Olive Tandoori Night0.9 km
  • Absurd Bird, Vird, Seoulfingerlicious, I Want Biryani0.9 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Hilton London Croydon0.9 km
  • Grand Sapphire Hotel0.6 km
  • Premier Inn Croydon (Purley A23)0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waddon1.5 km
  • Wallington1.7 km
  • Purley Oaks2.2 km