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Sutton West & East Cheam

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 132 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

132

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Sutton West & East Cheam Population

10,907

Population density

6,911 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

52.54(+73%)

Anti-social behaviour

36.31(+36%)

Shoplifting

30.35(+200%)

Public order

13.94(+109%)

Other theft

12.74(+9%)

London average

Demographics

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

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

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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Sutton West & East Cheam area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £1,130,000.

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 Sutton West & East Cheam over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	50	£314,000	£240,350	£268,625	£350,000	£402,750
Semi-Detached	34	£640,500	£443,950	£567,500	£828,750	£982,250
Terraced	42	£497,500	£260,304	£434,857	£532,250	£624,250

10 years median price trend in Sutton West & East Cheam

All postcodes in Sutton West & East Cheam

SM12TG

St James Road

SM12TH

St James Avenue

SM11JY

Greenford Road

SM12AU

Tormead Close

SM12AW

Grove Road

SM12JN

St Albans Road

SM12SZ

Petersham Close

SM12HP

Frederick Road

SM12RY

Collingwood Road

SM12BH

Cheam Road

SM12JR

St Dunstans Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

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