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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, located in the southwestern part of the city. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Green spaces like Cheam Park and Sutton Common provide recreational areas for residents. Transport links include Sutton railway station, offering connections to central London and surrounding areas.

The ward has local shopping parades and independent businesses, catering to everyday needs. Schools in the area, such as Cheam Common Junior Academy, serve families in the community. The nearby Sutton High Street offers additional retail and leisure options. The area maintains a quiet, suburban character while being well-connected to wider London.

Area overview

On average Sutton West & East Cheam has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 112 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 of residents in Sutton West & East Cheam is £57,730 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 136 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 in Sutton West & East Cheam area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £1,260,000.

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£845,000
Flats54£316,500
Semi-Detached36£648,000
Terraced44£485,000

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

SM12AU

Tormead Close

SM12AW

Grove Road

SM12JN

St Albans Road

SM12JS

Elizabeth Close

SM12SZ

Petersham Close

SM12TB

Norman Road

SM12TG

St James' Road

SM12TH

St James Avenue

SM12BH

Bridgefield Road

SM12HP

Frederick Road

SM12RY

Collingwood Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.