Area Analysis Sutton, London

SM3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SM3 postcode area.

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Population

22,926

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 56,925 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM3 combines high owner-occupation (79%), strong property values (£587k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £587k. Property prices are trending up 15.3% year-on-year.

home £587,833 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SM3 is a postcode district in Sutton, London, covering 378 active and 148 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SM3 (36%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a diverse inner-city area with high ethnic variety and urban energy (20%). A further 12% of the district is made up of an aspirational, minority-led community with growing professional households. Overall, SM3 is a varied district — different streets can feel quite different in character.

Property: Average house prices in SM3 are around £587k, up 15.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SM3 at 170 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SM3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.2%
Asian / British Asian18.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1005
Anti-social behaviour796
Vehicle crime420
Other theft347
Public order248

school Local Schools

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St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School

Good458 pupils
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St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils
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Cheam High School

Outstanding2115 pupils
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Nonsuch High School for Girls

Good1516 pupils
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Glenthorne High School

Good1683 pupils
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Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy

Outstanding892 pupils
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Cheam Fields Primary Academy

Good494 pupils
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Brookfield Primary Academy

Good437 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Harrow
  • Claret Wine Bar
  • Lord Nelson
  • Nonsuch Inn
  • The Prince Of Wales
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Kaneera Express
  • Lakshans
  • Londis
  • Mace
  • Majestic Wine
  • + 27 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Coffeeopolis
  • Harrisons @ Cheam High School
  • David Lloyd Leisure
  • American Way
  • Beast Restaurant And Grills
  • + 47 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Food Store
  • Asda
  • Cheam Arena
  • Sainsbury's
  • Sainsbury's
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Bright Ocean
  • By Anna
  • Chicken World
  • Chicken World
  • Classico Pizza
  • + 23 more