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SM3 8JL

London Road

Worcester Park South

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Detailed insights for SM3 8JL

Overview

Postcode SM3 8JL 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 West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Cheam West is £81,599 per year. The nearest station is Stoneleigh, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

North Cheam West has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

North Cheam West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in North Cheam West is £81,599 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 93 ft away from SM3 8JL.

Flood risk

No risk

North Cheam West near SM3 8JL 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 Stoneleigh located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM3 8JL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

5

Stoneleigh

South Western

Walking directions to Stoneleigh

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
230
Population density
6,216.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.87(-48%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.24(-57%)
Vehicle crime
5.04(-46%)
Burglary
3.78(-31%)
Public order
3.78(-44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
70.13%
Other White
20
8.66%
Indian
9
3.9%
Other Asian
9
3.9%
Other
9
3.9%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
27.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
27.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.27%
Level 3 (A level)
24
12.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.73%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
49.62%
Owns with a mortgage
32
24.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
20.61%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.58%
Shared ownership
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

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 8JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM3 8JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2025Garage No. 3, Sidmouth Court, Wordsworth Drive, Sutton, SM3 8HJOtherFreehold£17,500
09 Jul 2025416, London Road, Sutton, SM3 8JFDetachedFreehold£725,000
14 May 2025Flat 1, Wildoaks House, 418, London Road, Sutton, SM3 8JFFlatsLeasehold£277,000
27 Jun 2025443, London Road, Sutton, SM3 8JNFlatsLeasehold£132,229
02 Feb 2026Flat 5, Mountford House, 83, Wordsworth Drive, Sutton, SM3 8HHFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM3 8JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMeadow Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNonsuch Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCheam Common Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM3 8JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 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 8JL, 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 WestE02000847
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 008AE01004116
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM3 8JL

Is SM3 8JL (North Cheam West) safe?

The area around SM3 8JL records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near SM3 8JL?

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

What schools are near SM3 8JL?

There are 13 schools close to SM3 8JL, including Meadow Primary School (Good), Nonsuch Primary School (Good) and Cheam Common Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM3 8JL?

The closest station to SM3 8JL is Stoneleigh in TfL zone 5, about 1,380 m away, serving the South Western line.

How deprived is the area around SM3 8JL?

SM3 8JL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,952 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM3 8JL 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).