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SM3 8HL

Hemingford Road

Worcester Park South

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Detailed insights for SM3 8HL

Overview

Postcode SM3 8HL is located in a major urban area, within the Worcester Park South ward of Sutton in the London region, and forms part of the North Cheam East area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Cheam East is £83,700 per year. The nearest station is West Sutton, about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

North Cheam East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,301 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

North Cheam East has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.9%

Approximately 6.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in North Cheam East is £83,700 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 212 ft away from SM3 8HL.

Flood risk

No risk

North Cheam East near SM3 8HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is West Sutton located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM3 8HL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
1 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
10,380.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
47.51(+77%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.86(-20%)
Shoplifting
14.92(+49%)
Public order
11.05(+63%)
Other theft
10.5(-8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
157
57.51%
Other White
28
10.26%
Other Asian
17
6.23%
Indian
11
4.03%
Pakistani
11
4.03%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
32.89%
No qualifications
44
19.56%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
30.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
29.23%
Owns outright
36
27.69%
Social rents from council
7
5.38%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.85%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Worcester Park South

Median price£647,500
Price per sq ft£548
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£566K – £715K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £647,500 (about £548 per square foot) in Worcester Park South area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Worcester Park South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£806,250£546
Semi-Detached39£700,000£548
Terraced25£625,000£598
Flats12£324,250£443

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Worcester Park South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Worcester Park South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£560,000£312,500£590,000£471,000
2017£665,000£325,000£580,000£470,000
2018£552,500£333,750£580,000£496,000
2019£461,250£305,000£600,000£534,950
2020£711,250£323,750£625,000£527,500
2021£730,000£325,000£650,000£530,000
2022£687,750£342,000£705,000£617,750
2023£695,000£335,000£745,000£595,500
2024£632,500£317,500£720,000£625,000
2025£806,250£325,000£715,000£631,500
2026£885,000£317,500£667,500£565,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Worcester Park South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Worcester Park South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£516£440£489£511
2017£452£451£468£519
2018£570£456£480£540
2019£450£436£494£506
2020£458£502£477£543
2021£592£470£502£524
2022£583£465£578£628
2023£596£479£539£537
2024£711£496£526£605
2025£554£474£548£599
2026£541£457£526£598
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Worcester Park South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Worcester Park South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM3 8HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM3 8HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 2025Flat 50, Yardley Court, Hemingford Road, Sutton, SM3 8HLFlatsLeasehold£280,000
24 Jul 2025Flat 3, Yardley Court, Hemingford Road, Sutton, SM3 8HLFlatsLeasehold£340,000
11 Jul 2025Flat 20, Yardley Court, Hemingford Road, Sutton, SM3 8HLFlatsLeasehold£332,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 11, Yardley Court, Hemingford Road, Sutton, SM3 8HLFlatsLeasehold£365,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 31, Yardley Court, Hemingford Road, Sutton, SM3 8HLFlatsLeasehold£347,000

Schools

In the SM3 8HL postcode area, located within North Cheam East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM3 8HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableBrookways SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryCheam Fields Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMeadow Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM3 8HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM3 8HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's566 London Road, Sutton, SM3 9AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Sutton district.

Band A£1,586
Band B£1,850
Band C£2,114
Band D£2,379
Band E£2,907
Band F£3,436
Band G£3,964
Band H£4,757

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SM3 8HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jenna Hartley-Smith

Worcester Park South - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Luni Sabharwal

Worcester Park South - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Luke Taylor

Sutton and Cheam - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictSuttonE09000029
Parliamentary ConstituencySutton and CheamE14001534
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Cheam EastE02000848
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 009BE01004118
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM3 8HL

Is SM3 8HL (North Cheam East) safe?

The area around SM3 8HL records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SM3 8HL?

The median sale price around SM3 8HL in North Cheam East is £647,500 (about £548 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM3 8HL?

There are 13 schools close to SM3 8HL, including Brookways School (Requires improvement), Cheam Fields Primary Academy (Good) and Meadow Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM3 8HL?

The closest station to SM3 8HL is West Sutton in TfL zone 5, about 1,592 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around SM3 8HL?

SM3 8HL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,301 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM3 8HL (North Cheam East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM3 8HL is Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jenna Hartley-Smith (Liberal Democrats) and Luni Sabharwal (Liberal Democrats).