SM3 8AL is a sought-after residential area located 1.2km from Cheam in Ewell. Administratively it sits within Nonsuch ward and the Epsom and Ewell constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SM3, SM3 8AL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SM3 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00155044 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SM3 8AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SM3 8AL.
351
45
£ 65,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM3 8AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SM3 8AL's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM3 8AL. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
SM3 8AL has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Nonsuch High School for Girls
St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School
Nonsuch Primary School
Cheam Fields Primary Academy
Meadow Primary School
Cuddington Croft Primary School
Cheam High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- David Lloyd Leisure0.4 km
- The Vine Cafe0.9 km
- Beijing Garden0.8 km
- Cheam Park Cafe0.7 km
- American Way0.9 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Nonsuch Park Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Prince Of Wales0.8 km
- The Railway0.9 km
- Claret Wine Bar0.8 km
- Ye Olde Red Lion0.9 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Airtel Express0.9 km
- Cheam Village News0.9 km
- Michael's Fruiters0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Village Ceramics0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chicken World0.9 km
- Piggies0.9 km
- By Anna0.8 km
- Village Charcoal Grill1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheam1.0 km
- Stoneleigh1.4 km
- Ewell East1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SM38AL · Data under Open Government Licence