sutton SM6 Postcodes

Sutton (SM6)

The SM6 postcode area is located in the Sutton postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1170 individual postcodes.

There are 8 electoral wards in the SM6 postcode area, including Banstead, Carshalton, Morden, Sutton, Wallington which come under the local authority of the Sutton Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 24% of people in SM6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SM6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

SM6 postcode is located in the Sutton area of South London, in the UK. This postcode covers a large swath of territory running northwest from South London towards Epsom and Ewell. It includes areas such as Hackbridge, Wallington, Carshalton and Beddington, amongst other localities.

Culturally, the postcode is made up of a diverse mix of people from a variety of different backgrounds, which has created an abundant, vibrant community with a strong identity of its own. Typical of many London postcodes, it is very well connected with central London and the rest of South London, including having good access to the underground train network and various bus routes.

The area boasts a wide array of amenities such as shops, eateries, schools, pubs, restaurants and leisure centres. Of particular interest is the world-famous Beddington Park, situated on the edge of the postcode and encompassing an impressive 83 acres of land. It is a gorgeous expanse of green space and includes beautiful walks, a lake, facilities for tennis, bowls, skating and other pastimes, as well as a pretty café.

Beddington Park is also home to significant nature conservation sites – the Carshalton Environmental Fair which occurs twice a year on its playing-fields, as well as the Beddington Park Conservation site which is operated by the London Wildlife Trust and includes a range of rare plants and wildlife.

The SM6 postcode is also home to the iconic bird sanctuary of St. Mary's churchyard, where you can see an array of bird species, including great spotted woodpeckers, herons, pheasants, wrens and dunnocks.

SM6 postcode offers an unparalleled combination of city and nature, making it an incredibly desirable place to live in. With such a rich and varied demographic of people and places, it is a great example of a postcode that embodies the diversity of the wider city it is part of.

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