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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 6 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 area has average public transport connectivity. Sutton West & East Cheam is home to around 10,907 people, with a population density of about 6,911.0 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

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Sutton West & East Cheam area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,070,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sutton West & East 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 Sutton West & East Cheam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£907,500
Flats55£313,500
Semi-Detached36£612,500
Terraced46£491,000

10 years median price trend in Sutton West & East Cheam

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton West & East Cheam.

All postcodes in Sutton West & East Cheam

SM12TQ

St James Avenue

SM12ET

York Road

SM12UA

Western Road

SM12AZ

St James Road

SM12LB

Westfield Road

SM12AX

Cheam Road

SM12JE

Jeffs Road

SM12BY

Heron Close

SM12SN

Sherwood Park Road

SM12ED

Revell Road

SM12AW

Grove Road

SM12SJ

Camden Gardens

SM12DS

Quarry Park Road

SM12LP

St Dunstans Hill

SM11JY

Greenford Road

SM12TW

St James Road

SM12DE

Landseer Road

SM12SL

Sherwood Park Road

SM12EF

Carlisle Road

SM12EU

Gander Green Lane

SM12EH

Gander Green Lane

SM12JX

St Dunstans Hill

SM12TH

St James Avenue

SM12HS

Denbigh Close

SM12AB

Grove Road

SM12SH

Camden Road

SM12RN

Robin Hood Lane

SM12LQ

The Maisonettes

SM12ST

Derby Road

SM12EN

Bourne Way

SM12HT

Frederick Road

SM12DP

Grove Avenue

SM12SR

Cheam Road

SM12EY

Gander Green Lane

SM12BW

Rosebery Road

SM12BT

Cheam Road

SM26HZ

York Road

SM12JG

St Albans Road

SM12RD

Sydney Road

SM12SE

Robin Hood Lane

SM12QL

Sydney Road

SM12SD

Robin Hood Lane

SM12TD

Tate Road

SM12SS

Cheam Road

SM12DJ

Salisbury Avenue

SM11RQ

Clarence Road

SM11RW

Burgess Road

SM12RW

Collingwood Road

SM12LW

St Dunstans Hill

SM12XA

Teal Place

SM12AP

Grove Road

SM12JW

Elizabeth Close

SM12TS

St James Road

SM12QH

Collingwood Road

SM12DX

Beggars Roost Lane

SM12DG

Bridgefield Road

SM12LD

Silverdale Close

SM12DH

Salisbury Avenue

SM12HP

Frederick Road

SM12LJ

Alberta Avenue

SM12TT

St James Road

SM12JJ

St Albans Road

SM12XS

Osprey Close

SM12DA

Grove Avenue

SM12QG

Beulah Road

SM12DW

Quarry Rise

SM12HU

Frederick Road

SM12AD

Homefield Park

SM12RL

Robin Hood Lane

SM12LE

St Dunstans Hill

SM11SP

Thomas Wall Close

SM12DB

Grove Road

SM12TZ

St James Road

SM12JH

St Albans Road

SM12HH

Gander Green Lane

SM12DU

Cheam Road

SM12AL

Grove Road

SM12EE

Fairholme Road

SM12JP

Ennerdale Close

SM12QB

Wings Close

SM12XD

Cormorant Place

SM12JF

Elmbrook Road

SM12HB

Gander Green Lane

SM12JR

St Dunstans Hill

SM12TE

Western Road

SM12PY

Beauchamp Road

SM12EJ

Gander Green Lane

SM12QA

Orchard Road

SM12DT

Western Road

SM12SU

Cheam Road

SM12JB

Hilldale Road

SM12RX

Collingwood Road

SM12EB

Cheam Road

SM12AY

Cheam Road

SM12HX

Frederick Gardens

SM12DY

Homefield Park

SM12RR

Clyde Road

SM12HD

Gander Green Lane

SM12AQ

Grove Road

SM12LR

St Dunstans Hill

Data Sources

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