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North Cheam East

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About

North Cheam East is a primarily residential area situated in the London Borough of Sutton. The neighbourhood features a mix of housing styles, including inter-war semi-detached homes and more modern developments. Its streets are generally quiet, with local shopping needs served by a parade of shops along London Road. The area is well-connected for commuters, with several bus routes providing links to nearby town centres and railway stations, including those at Cheam and Worcester Park.

The area is characterised by its proximity to several significant green spaces, including Nonsuch Park. This large historic park, with its preserved mansion and extensive grounds, offers walking paths and recreational space. The residential streets are organised around central avenues, with the Hogsmill River flowing along its western edge. Daily life here is focused on local schools and community facilities, maintaining a settled suburban atmosphere.

Area overview

On average North Cheam East has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Cheam East is £83,700 per year. There are 4 schools in North Cheam East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. North Cheam East is home to around 8,139 people, with a population density of about 7,081.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

North Cheam East Population
8,139
Population density
7,081.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.1(-40%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.13(-55%)
Shoplifting
5.53(-45%)
Public order
4.55(-33%)
Other theft
3.56(-69%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,209
64%
Other Asian
631
7.75%
Indian
471
5.79%
Other White
426
5.23%
Other
259
3.18%
Total population: 8,139

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,120
33.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,216
19.04%
No qualifications
961
15.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
951
14.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
635
9.95%
Total 16+ residents: 6,385

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,347
46.27%
Owns outright
1,121
38.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
340
11.68%
Social rents from council
34
1.17%
Other forms of private rent
32
1.1%
Total households: 2,911

Property prices in North Cheam East

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in North Cheam East area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £755,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Cheam East 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 North Cheam East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£452,500£5,310
Flats14£307,500£4,594
Semi-Detached16£635,000£5,915
Terraced55£545,000£6,265

10 years median price trend in North Cheam East

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

All postcodes in North Cheam East

SM38LX

Priory Avenue

SM38JW

London Road

SM39AB

London Road

SM39BG

Staines Avenue

SM12UE

St Dunstans Hill

SM39BY

London Road

SM39AS

Marlow Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.