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SM3 8SP

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Cheam

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Detailed insights for SM3 8SP

Overview

Postcode SM3 8SP 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cheam High Street is £88,242 per year. The nearest station is Cheam, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cheam Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Cheam High Street has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,963 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Cheam High Street has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.9%

Approximately 11.9% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Cheam High Street is £88,242 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from SM3 8SP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Cheam located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SM3 8SP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Cheam

Southern

Walking directions to Cheam
0.8 mi

5

West Sutton

Southern, Thameslink

Walking directions to West Sutton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SM3 8SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCheam Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Cheam Recreation Ground
0.3 miCheam ParkLargeWalking directions to Cheam Park
0.5 miPerrett's FieldLargeWalking directions to Perrett's Field

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
7,053.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.09(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.67(-38%)
Vehicle crime
8.34(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.38(+12%)
Burglary
4.41(-19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
156
65.27%
Other White
26
10.88%
Indian
10
4.18%
Other Asian
10
4.18%
African
7
2.93%
Total population: 239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
39.8%
Level 3 (A level)
32
16.33%
No qualifications
26
13.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.18%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
44.92%
Owns outright
30
25.42%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.41%
Other social rented
13
11.02%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Cheam

Median price£595,000
Price per sq ft£564
Sales (last 12 months)109
Typical range (middle 50%)£465K – £950K

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 (about £564 per square foot) in Cheam area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,000 up to £2,825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£1,308,750£589
Semi-Detached24£628,750£542
Terraced28£565,000£589
Flats27£375,000£556

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cheam

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheam.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,083,750£278,500£515,000£444,000
2017£950,000£300,000£580,000£455,000
2018£937,498£310,000£535,000£470,000
2019£967,500£290,000£551,500£455,000
2020£938,000£300,000£559,975£460,750
2021£1,100,000£305,000£612,500£504,750
2022£1,237,500£360,000£653,000£560,900
2023£1,233,504£397,500£735,000£530,000
2024£1,400,000£360,500£710,000£550,000
2025£1,290,000£308,500£740,000£582,500
2026£1,376,250£388,500£540,000£539,975
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheam.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheam.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£473£542£504£453
2017£476£523£499£475
2018£454£531£439£476
2019£510£497£474£465
2020£549£492£520£494
2021£561£516£554£517
2022£625£566£556£591
2023£597£538£578£548
2024£614£529£591£544
2025£626£555£561£587
2026£579£580£542£604
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheam.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cheam in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SM3 8SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 20251, High Street, Sutton, SM3 8RQOtherLeasehold£190,000
28 Mar 202530, Ewell Road, Sutton, SM3 8BUOtherLeasehold£300,000
04 Jul 20259A, The Broadway, Sutton, SM3 8BHOtherFreehold£220,000
06 May 202523, The Broadway, Sutton, SM3 8BHOtherLeasehold£125,000
05 Mar 202617, Cheam Mansions, Sutton, SM3 8SAFlatsLeasehold£362,000

Schools

In the SM3 8SP postcode area, located within Cheam High Street, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SM3 8SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryNonsuch High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCuddington Croft Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SM3 8SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SM3 8SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCheam Village NewsForge Lane, Sutton, SM3 8SDWalking directions to Cheam Village News
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalHigh Street, Sutton, SM3 8RFWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miLittle WaitroseThe Broadway, Sutton, SM3 8BDWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.3 miTesco ExpressMalden Road, Sutton, SM3 8QFWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8SP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Melody Lam Thorpe

Cheam - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Shimino Jesudas

Cheam - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Stephen Kingdom

Cheam - 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
WardCheamE05013758
ParishSutton, unparished areaE43000219
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cheam High StreetE02000855
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Sutton 016AE01004110
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SM3 8SP

Is SM3 8SP (Cheam High Street) safe?

The area around SM3 8SP records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 8SP?

The median sale price around SM3 8SP in Cheam High Street is £595,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SM3 8SP?

There are 13 schools close to SM3 8SP, including St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School (Good), Nonsuch High School for Girls (Good) and Cuddington Croft Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SM3 8SP?

The closest station to SM3 8SP is Cheam in TfL zone 5, about 265 m away, serving the Southern line.

How deprived is the area around SM3 8SP?

SM3 8SP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,963 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SM3 8SP (Cheam High Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Sutton and Cheam covering SM3 8SP is Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Melody Lam Thorpe (Liberal Democrats), Shimino Jesudas (Liberal Democrats) and Stephen Kingdom (Liberal Democrats).