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About

Cheam ward lies in the northern part of the London Borough of Sutton. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods. It includes the distinct neighbourhoods of North Cheam and Cheam Village, each with its own local centre. Public transport links provide connections to central London and surrounding districts.

The area features a significant amount of green space, including Nonsuch Park. This large park contains the site of the historic Nonsuch Palace. Cheam's built environment ranges from modern developments to older properties, contributing to its varied streetscapes. Local shopping parades serve the everyday needs of residents.

Area overview

On average Cheam has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cheam is £94,207 per year. There are 4 schools in Cheam: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Cheam is home to around 10,810 people, with a population density of about 2,750.4 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Cheam Population
10,810
Population density
2,750.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.45(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.55(-61%)
Vehicle crime
4.44(-53%)
Burglary
4.16(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.79(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,775
62.67%
Indian
845
7.82%
Other White
670
6.2%
Other Asian
585
5.41%
Pakistani
402
3.72%
Total population: 10,811

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,032
45.72%
Level 3 (A level)
1,290
14.63%
No qualifications
1,135
12.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,099
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
680
7.71%
Total 16+ residents: 8,818

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,707
41.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,517
37.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
603
14.76%
Other social rented
99
2.42%
Other forms of private rent
82
2.01%
Total households: 4,085

Property prices in Cheam

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £6,141 per square metre) in Cheam area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,000 up to £2,825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cheam in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached29£1,290,000£6,446
Flats25£362,000£5,904
Semi-Detached18£725,000£5,823
Terraced21£565,000£6,648

10 years median price trend in Cheam

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheam.

Frequently asked questions about Cheam

Is Cheam safe?

Cheam records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cheam?

The median sale price in Cheam is £600,000 (about £6,141 per square metre) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cheam?

Cheam has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cheam?

Cheam scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cheam sits around rank 29,103 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Cheam?

The average household income in Cheam is around £94,207 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cheam?

Cheam is represented by 3 elected councillors: Melody Lam Thorpe (Liberal Democrats), Shimino Jesudas (Liberal Democrats) and Stephen Kingdom (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Cheam

SM38QB

Park Road

SM27EP

Sandy Lane

SM38BZ

Ewell Road

SM38PS

Love Lane

SM27BT

The Crescent

SM38PN

Chatsworth Road

SM38RA

Malden Road

SM38PQ

Stoughton Avenue

SM38BW

West Dene

SM38BH

The Broadway

SM38LJ

Church Hill Road

SM27HY

Cuddington Way

SM12UE

St Dunstans Hill

SM27DQ

Burdon Lane

SM27ET

Sandy Lane

SM27EH

Downs Side

SM38RX

Tabor Gardens

SM38AF

Mickleham Gardens

SM38BL

The Broadway

SM27AT

Station Approach

SM38PB

Tilehurst Road

SM38BD

The Broadway

SM27HQ

Northey Avenue

SM38NW

Lumley Gardens

SM27PF

Meadowside Road

SM27DY

Highview

SM39AD

Aldrich Gardens

SM38SN

Forge Lane

SM27EB

Onslow Avenue

SM38RY

Tabor Gardens

SM27AD

Arundel Road

SM27AA

Northdown Road

SM27AZ

Upper Mulgrave Road

SM38DF

Anne Boleyns Walk

SM38QP

Fromondes Road

SM27HE

Northey Avenue

SM38NZ

Kingsdown Road

SM38QH

Church Road

SM38AU

Ewell Road

SM27BA

Upper Mulgrave Road

SM71PQ

Higher Drive

SM38AP

Ewell Road

SM27JE

Cuddington Way

SM39SP

Matlock Crescent

SM27PG

Meadowside Road

SM27PE

Devon Road

SM38AH

Nonsuch Place

SM38NY

Kingsdown Road

SM27NA

West Drive

SM38DE

Anne Boleyns Walk

SM26EE

Belmont Rise

SM71QE

Banstead Road

SM38SG

Station Way

SM71QW

Gilhams Avenue

SM38RJ

High Street

SM38PY

Park Road

SM27PU

The Lawns

KT173HL

Banstead Road

SM38QZ

Malden Road

SM27NZ

The Glade

SM39TN

Chelsea Gardens

SM27AG

Manor Road

SM38AD

Roberts Close

SM38DD

Ewell Road

SM27BJ

Peaches Close

SM27BL

Peaches Close

SM27EZ

Golf Side

SM38RS

Dallas Road

SM71QX

Walnut Tree Close

SM38AJ

Ewell Road

SM27DD

Burdon Lane

SM38NN

Lumley Road

SM38NR

Fieldsend Road

SM39TB

Abbotts Road

SM71QL

Gilhams Avenue

SM27DU

Wilbury Avenue

SM27NU

Sandy Lane

SM38AA

Ewell Road

SM38AN

Ewell Road

SM38DR

Whyte Mews

SM39SY

Matlock Crescent

SM38PT

Church Farm Lane

SM38PD

Tilehurst Road

SM38QW

Malden Road

SM27QS

Shirley Avenue

SM71QZ

Banstead Road

SM27EU

Sandy Lane

SM27QB

The Avenue

SM27DH

The Drive

SM38DW

Popinjays Row

SM27HG

Northey Avenue

SM39SZ

Matlock Crescent

SM27HF

Northey Avenue

SM27HH

Northey Avenue

SM27EA

Scarborough Close

SM27DZ

Highview

SM38DN

Netley Close

SM27PP

Burdon Lane

SM27EG

The Dene

SM27AH

Rosebay Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.