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People & Demographics
Sutton Common Road, Sutton
SM3 9PSSutton
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in SM3 9PS.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
Census 2021 data indicates that the population density of SM3 9PS (closest OA output area) is 2,633 people per square kilometre. This statistic provides an essential perspective on how populated the neighbourhood is, offering clues about its residential layout and space availability.
SM3 9PS has a population density that's lower than the regional average of 5597.6 people per km2, based on Census 2021 data. This lower density often can indicate a quieter and less crowded environment, with more space per household and a more relaxed pace of life. While there may still be access to essential amenities and community resources, the reduced density could mean fewer nearby services and longer journeys for some activities such as communiting.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in SM3 9PS are married?
Data from the 2021 Census shows that 49.5% of the population in the postcode SM3 9PS are either married or in a civil partnership. This is higher than when compared to the national rate for England & Wales, which is 44.7%, showing a variance of 10.7%.
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49.5%
10.7%Percentage of people in SM3 9PS who are married.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
13.2% of the residents in SM3 9PS are children who are 15 years old or younger, compared to 17.3% across the whole of England. On the senior side of the spectrum, 24.1% are 65 or older, encompassing the retirement-age group.
This is largely in line with the rest of the country.
24.1%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
The 2021 Census data shows that 16.7% of households in the postcode SM3 9PS are single-person dwellings. This is higher than in comparison to the England & Wales average, with a difference of 30.5% from the national level, where 12.8% of households are single-occupant homes.
16.7%
30.5%Percentage of SM3 9PS households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00020801), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (SM3 9PS) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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