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Sutton West & East Cheam

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About

Sutton West & East Cheam is a residential ward in the London Borough of Sutton. It is characterised by suburban housing, ranging from inter-war semis to modern developments. The area is served by several local shopping parades, with Cheam Village offering a more traditional high street feel. Transport links include bus routes and Cheam railway station, providing connections to central London and other parts of Surrey.

The ward contains significant green space, including Cheam Recreation Ground and several smaller parks. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of owner-occupied and rental properties. The local community is supported by schools, churches, and various community groups. A notable local landmark is the historic Whitehall, a Tudor timber-framed building now operating as a museum and event venue.

Area overview

On average Sutton West & East Cheam has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sutton West & East Cheam is £79,766 per year. There are 2 schools in Sutton West & East Cheam: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Sutton West & East Cheam is home to around 10,907 people, with a population density of about 6,911 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Sutton West & East Cheam Population
10,907
Population density
6,911 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.01(+77%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.51(+43%)
Shoplifting
28.97(+190%)
Public order
15.95(+136%)
Other theft
12.93(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,778
52.98%
Other White
1,473
13.51%
Indian
756
6.93%
Other Asian
536
4.92%
Other
344
3.15%
Total population: 10,905

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,761
43.49%
Level 3 (A level)
1,319
15.25%
No qualifications
1,145
13.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,067
12.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
742
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 8,647

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,633
36.55%
Owns outright
1,232
27.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,169
26.16%
Other social rented
214
4.79%
Social rents from council
126
2.82%
Total households: 4,468

Property prices in Sutton West & East Cheam

Median price£426,563
Price per sq ft£530
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£334K – £575K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £426,563 (about £530 per square foot) in Sutton West & East Cheam area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached28£608,750£557
Detached5£580,000£513
Terraced34£486,000£565
Flats45£325,000£479

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton West & East Cheam

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£543,500£276,125£476,975£388,500
2017£472,000£294,000£471,500£405,000
2018£501,500£290,000£470,000£380,000
2019£669,950£292,500£503,000£389,750
2020£580,400£308,000£534,250£406,000
2021£824,000£305,000£512,000£426,000
2022£734,000£297,500£609,500£492,000
2023£770,000£311,250£635,812£463,750
2024£800,000£308,000£610,000£500,000
2025£627,500£306,000£630,000£486,000
2026£622,500£320,250£600,000£525,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£426£465£479£472
2017£464£454£446£485
2018£434£445£451£453
2019£476£458£485£435
2020£479£489£470£470
2021£515£474£501£502
2022£579£481£554£576
2023£558£507£559£549
2024£555£457£547£580
2025£440£473£562£548
2026£539£480£535£569
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton West & East Cheam in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district.

Band A£1,586
Band B£1,850
Band C£2,114
Band D£2,379
Band E£2,907
Band F£3,436
Band G£3,964
Band H£4,757

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Sutton West & East Cheam ward.

Local councillors

Christopher Woolmer

Sutton West & East Cheam - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Louise Phelan

Sutton West & East Cheam - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Qasim Esak

Sutton West & East Cheam - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about Sutton West & East Cheam

Is Sutton West & East Cheam safe?

Sutton West & East Cheam records about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sutton West & East Cheam?

The median sale price in Sutton West & East Cheam is £426,563 (about £530 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sutton West & East Cheam?

Sutton West & East Cheam has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Sutton West & East Cheam?

Sutton West & East Cheam scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sutton West & East Cheam sits around rank 24,342 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 Sutton West & East Cheam?

The average household income in Sutton West & East Cheam is around £79,766 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Sutton West & East Cheam?

Sutton West & East Cheam is represented by 3 elected councillors: Christopher Woolmer (Liberal Democrats), Louise Phelan (Liberal Democrats) and Qasim Esak (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin Sutton West & East Cheam

SM12ES

Gander Green Lane

SM12LG

Alberta Avenue

SM12DR

Quarry Park Road

SM12SW

Robin Hood Lane

SM12QN

Collingwood Road

SM12QQ

Beulah Road

SM12EL

Antrobus Close

SM12SX

Western Road

SM12BE

Cheam Road

SM12JD

Hilldale Road

SM12LL

Alberta Avenue

SM12DF

Grove Road

SM12TR

St James Road

SM12HJ

Ashton Close

SM12BS

Cheam Road

SM12SP

Russell Way

SM11RT

Crown Road

SM12XG

Tilia Close

SM12SB

Robin Hood Lane

SM12QJ

Sydney Road

SM12RG

Robin Hood Lane

SM12TF

Western Road

SM12XB

Kittiwake Place

SM11RL

Thorncroft Road

SM12RJ

Robin Hood Lane

SM12EQ

Camden Gardens

SM12EX

Knole Mews

SM12RT

Collingwood Road

SM12HZ

Dale Road

SM11RP

Brandon Road

SM12HY

Frederick Close

SM12SG

Sherwood Park Road

SM12EW

Gander Green Lane

SM12AF

Grove Road

SM12BL

Derby Road

SM11RH

Clarence Road

SM11SW

West Street

SM12JS

Sunningdale Road

SM12BH

Cheam Road

SM12BX

Summerville Gardens

SM12TY

St James Road

SM11RR

Wilcox Road

SM12PZ

Beauchamp Road

SM12TG

St James Road

SM12TL

Cheam Road

SM12QF

Collingwood Road

SM12EG

Gander Green Lane

SM12JQ

St Albans Road

SM12LA

Westfield Road

SM12SY

Tate Road

SM12TA

Norman Road

SM12NF

Heron Close

SM11AZ

Sutton West & East Cheam

SM12DQ

Salisbury Avenue

SM12RZ

Collingwood Road

SM12UF

Sandpiper Road

SM12RU

Collingwood Road

SM12DZ

Homefield Park

SM12HL

Ashton Close

SM11RN

Haddon Road

SM12SZ

Petersham Close

SM12TB

Norman Road

SM12GT

Western Road

SM12QD

Orchard Gardens

SM12LN

Alma Crescent

SM12AJ

Grove Road

SM12LH

Alberta Avenue

SM12JY

Westfield Road

SM12EA

Homefield Park

SM12TN

St James Road

SM12DD

Grove Road

SM12HG

Gander Green Lane

SM12JA

Hilldale Road

SM12FA

Grove Road

SM12SA

Robin Hood Lane

SM12AH

Grove Road

SM12RP

Collingwood Road

SM12TP

St James Road

SM12BD

Cheam Road

SM12ZU

Sandpiper Road

SM12EP

Gander Green Lane

SM12DL

Cecil Road

SM12TJ

St James Road

SM12BA

St James Road

SM12LF

Alberta Avenue

SM12DN

Quarry Park Road

SM11SH

West Street

SM12JZ

Westfield Close

SM12EZ

Gander Green Lane

SM12JU

Sunningdale Road

SM12HR

Frederick Road

SM12JL

Saltash Close

SM12JN

St Albans Road

SM12RE

Albany Mews

SM12BP

Cheam Road

SM11SG

West Street

SM12AG

Grove Road

SM12HE

Gander Green Lane

SM12RY

Collingwood Road

SM11SJ

West Street