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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. Approximately 4.0% 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 area has 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 109 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Cheam area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,000 up to £2,600,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£1,290,000
Flats30£302,500
Semi-Detached22£657,750
Terraced26£567,500

10 years median price trend in Cheam

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

All postcodes in Cheam

SM71QH

Banstead Road

SM71QT

Walnut Tree Close

SM27ES

Sandy Lane

SM38RQ

High Street

SM38QN

Pond Hill Gardens

SM27NR

Sandy Lane

SM27BH

Old Barn Close

SM38QS

Tudor Close

SM27QR

Shirley Avenue

SM39ST

Abbotts Road

SM38DY

Anne Boleyn's Walk

SM71PL

Higher Drive

SM71PS

Higher Drive

SM38AS

Ewell Road

SM38BS

Parkside

SM27BN

Station Approach

SM38LF

Church Hill Road

SM27AF

Manor Road

SM39SR

Matlock Gardens

SM27DB

Burdon Lane

SM27QA

The Avenue

SM71PF

Higher Drive

SM27NS

Glebe Road

SM38QA

The Leeways

SM39SL

Hanover Close

SM38NX

Fieldsend Road

SM38SQ

Station Way

SM27EN

Sandy Lane

SM38DL

Old School Terrace

SM38QD

Malden Road

SM27NN

Villiers Grove

SM27BY

Burdon Lane

SM27QE

The Avenue

SM27PH

South Drive

SM27AY

Upper Mulgrave Road

SM39SJ

Abbotts Road

SM27DP

The Drive

SM71RB

Banstead Road

SM71PW

Higher Drive

SM38RE

High Street

SM38DH

Queens Acre

SM38BU

Ewell Road

SM27NT

Glebe Road

SM38AY

The Broadway

SM39SU

Northfield Crescent

SM27AL

Champneys Close

SM27BX

Burdon Lane

SM27QQ

Warren Avenue

SM38RZ

Scotsdale Close

SM27DX

Godolphin Close

SM12UD

St Dunstans Hill

SM38AG

Mickleham Gardens

SM27PN

South Drive

SM38SD

Station Way

SM12TU

St Dunstans Hill

SM38PW

Chatsworth Road

SM27PD

Devon Road

SM38SL

Kingsway Road

SM38RF

High Street

SM38PA

Fieldsend Road

SM27PT

Burdon Lane

SM27AJ

Upper Mulgrave Road

SM27HX

Cheyham Way

SM71QG

Banstead Road

SM27AE

Gainsborough Terrace

SM27DA

Burdon Lane

SM38LL

Church Hill Road

SM27PS

Burdon Park

SM12TX

St Dunstans Hill

SM38RW

High Street

SM39TQ

Chartwell Gardens

SM27JB

Cuddington Way

SM38QF

Malden Road

SM27JD

Cuddington Way

SM38AW

Ewell Road

SM27BS

The Crescent

SM38AE

Pond Hill Gardens

SM38PH

Stoughton Avenue

SM38PU

Springclose Lane

SM27BZ

Burdon Lane

SM38RT

High Street

SM38QR

Fromondes Road

SM38SR

High Street

SM27NB

West Drive

SM27EW

Chesham Close

SM27PQ

Sandy Lane

SM38PJ

Chatsworth Road

SM38NU

Fieldsend Road

SM39SS

Matlock Crescent

SM38BN

Park Lane

SM39DG

Abbotts Road

SM38SH

Forge Lane

SM27QN

Warren Avenue

SM38NP

Lumley Road

SM38PX

Rushmon Place

SM38SA

Cheam Mansions

SM38PL

Chatsworth Road

SM27AN

Station Approach

SM38SW

Station Way

SM27ER

Sandy Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.