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.
SM3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SM3 postcode area.
22,926
42
£ 56,925 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Cheam High School
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Glenthorne High School
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
Cheam Fields Primary Academy
Brookfield Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Harrow
- Claret Wine Bar
- Lord Nelson
- Nonsuch Inn
- The Prince Of Wales
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Kaneera Express
- Lakshans
- Londis
- Mace
- Majestic Wine
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Coffeeopolis
- Harrisons @ Cheam High School
- David Lloyd Leisure
- American Way
- Beast Restaurant And Grills
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Food Store
- Asda
- Cheam Arena
- Sainsbury's
- Sainsbury's
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Bright Ocean
- By Anna
- Chicken World
- Chicken World
- Classico Pizza
- + 23 more
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Area Profile: SM3 · Data under Open Government Licence