Postcode SM3 8DW is located in a major urban area, within the Cheam ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Cheam High Street area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cheam High Street is £88,242 per year. The nearest station is Cheam located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Cheam Recreation Ground.
Cheam High Street has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,943 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Cheam High Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cheam High Street is £88,242 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from SM3 8DW.
Cheam High Street near SM3 8DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cheam located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Cheam | Southern | Walking directions to Cheam |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | West Sutton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Sutton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cheam Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Cheam Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Cheam Park | Large | Walking directions to Cheam Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cheam War Memorial | Small | Walking directions to Cheam War Memorial |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £555,000 in Cheam area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,000 up to £2,600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £1,345,000 |
| Flats | 37 | £320,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £700,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £572,500 |
10 year median price trend in Cheam
In the SM3 8DW postcode area, located within Cheam High Street, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM3 8DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Malden Road, Sutton, SM3 8QF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | 566 London Road, Sutton, SM3 9AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Sutton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.