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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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

3/10

Area Profile

Cheam Population

10,810

Population density

2,750.4 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

2.42%

Other forms of private rent

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	31	£1,290,000	£766,500	£1,021,250	£1,420,000	£1,923,750
Flats	30	£302,500	£237,650	£273,125	£393,750	£425,000
Semi-Detached	22	£657,750	£510,750	£595,000	£763,250	£947,500
Terraced	26	£567,500	£358,750	£550,000	£624,250	£668,750

10 years median price trend in Cheam

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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