Postcode SM3 8EL is located in a major urban area, within the North Cheam ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the Cheam High Street area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.1 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 West Sutton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Cheam Recreation Ground.
Cheam High Street has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,753 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Cheam High Street has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 17 ft away from SM3 8EL.
Cheam High Street near SM3 8EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Sutton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 5 | West Sutton | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Sutton |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Cheam | Southern | Walking directions to Cheam |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cheam Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Cheam Recreation Ground |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £545,000 in North Cheam area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £940,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £457,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £632,500 |
| Terraced | 61 | £535,000 |
10 year median price trend in North Cheam
In the SM3 8EL 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 8EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 566 London Road, Sutton, SM3 9AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Malden Road, Sutton, SM3 8QF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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: 16/01/2026.