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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 37 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
37
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
13.32(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.27(-61%)
Burglary
5(-10%)
Vehicle crime
4.44(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.89(-32%)
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 101 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 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
Detached19£1,345,000
Flats37£320,000
Semi-Detached19£700,000
Terraced26£572,500

10 years median price trend in Cheam

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

All postcodes in Cheam

SM38QT

Tudor Close

SM71PQ

Higher Drive

SM27AZ

Upper Mulgrave Road

SM38RZ

Scotsdale Close

SM27JB

Cuddington Way

SM38BS

Parkside

SM38DE

Anne Boleyns Walk

SM38PD

Tilehurst Road

SM27BH

Old Barn Close

SM38AR

Killick Mews

SM38NR

Fieldsend Road

SM38NX

Fieldsend Road

SM27JA

Cuddington Way

SM27PN

South Drive

SM38LL

Church Hill Road

SM27EB

Onslow Avenue

SM27HG

Northey Avenue

SM38QG

Cookes Lane

SM38QH

Church Road

SM27HQ

Northey Avenue

SM38PN

Chatsworth Road

SM38QW

Malden Road

SM38SH

Forge Lane

SM27AA

Northdown Road

SM27AE

Gainsborough Terrace

SM27AL

Champneys Close

SM27JD

Cuddington Way

SM38PJ

Chatsworth Road

SM27DA

Burdon Lane

SM27DD

Burdon Lane

SM27DJ

The Drive

SM27NR

Sandy Lane

SM27PQ

Sandy Lane

SM27QQ

Warren Avenue

SM71PF

Higher Drive

SM27BN

Station Approach

SM12UE

St Dunstans Hill

SM27DU

Wilbury Avenue

SM38NY

Kingsdown Road

SM38PT

Church Farm Lane

SM71RB

Banstead Road

SM27AY

Upper Mulgrave Road

SM27HZ

Cuddington Way

SM27PU

The Lawns

SM38QN

Pond Hill Gardens

SM27BW

Station Approach

SM27DB

Burdon Lane

SM38AP

Ewell Road

SM39AD

Aldrich Gardens

SM71QT

Walnut Tree Close

SM27AT

Station Approach

SM27EH

Downs Side

SM38SN

Forge Lane

SM27EG

The Dene

SM38PS

Love Lane

SM38QB

Park Road

SM71QZ

Banstead Road

SM38QA

The Leeways

SM71PW

Higher Drive

SM27HF

Northey Avenue

SM38RF

High Street

SM71QR

Gilhams Avenue

SM27BY

Burdon Lane

SM27ED

Onslow Avenue

SM38PW

Chatsworth Road

SM38RS

Dallas Road

SM38SR

High Street

SM39TD

Chartwell Place

SM27AB

Wisteria Mews

SM27HE

Northey Avenue

SM27NA

West Drive

SM38AD

Roberts Close

SM38QS

Tudor Close

SM39TQ

Chartwell Gardens

SM38PU

Springclose Lane

SM27BT

The Crescent

SM27PE

Devon Road

SM38QP

Fromondes Road

SM38RU

Tabor Gardens

SM38QD

Malden Road

SM38QF

Malden Road

SM38RL

High Street

SM38BN

Park Lane

SM38NP

Lumley Road

SM39SZ

Matlock Crescent

SM27PG

Meadowside Road

SM38AW

Ewell Road

SM39SU

Northfield Crescent

SM38AA

Ewell Road

SM38BU

Ewell Road

SM27PP

Burdon Lane

SM38AG

Mickleham Gardens

SM38RW

High Street

SM71PS

Higher Drive

SM27BX

Burdon Lane

SM27DZ

Highview

SM71QE

Banstead Road

SM39TA

Abbotts Road

SM27NB

West Drive

SM38SW

Station Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.