Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

CARMEL CLOSE, SM3 8AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARMEL CLOSE, SM3 8AQ.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 60,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SM3 8AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £600k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £600k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SM3 8AQ is a sought-after residential area on Carmel Close, 0.3km from North Cheam in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within North Cheam ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SM3, SM3 8AQ offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k.

Census 2021 statistics for SM3 8AQ are sourced from Output Area E00020740 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM3 8AQ. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.1%
Asian / British Asian26.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 600,000

Detached

£ 600,000

1 sales · Mean £ 600,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SM3 8AQ has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences73
Anti-social behaviour71
Public order22
Shoplifting19
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Cheam High School

Outstanding2115 pupils0.6 km
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Cheam Fields Primary Academy

Good494 pupils0.7 km
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St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils0.8 km
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Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy

Outstanding892 pupils0.9 km
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Meadow Primary School

Good578 pupils0.9 km
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Nonsuch Primary School

Good235 pupils0.9 km
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Cheam Common Junior Academy

Good483 pupils1.0 km
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Cheam Common Infants' Academy

Good426 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • El Desperado Mexican Grill And Cantina0.3 km
  • India Cottage0.8 km
  • La Bella Luna0.3 km
  • Feedwell Cafe0.2 km
  • Rumbles Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Aldi Food Store0.7 km
  • Cheam Arena0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Classico Pizza0.4 km
  • Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.2 km
  • New Capital Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Pizza & Chicken 2 Go0.8 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Cheam Social Club0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • Danny's Supermarket0.5 km
  • Londis0.3 km
  • Primes Express0.3 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Nonsuch Park Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Nonsuch Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • West Sutton1.5 km
  • Stoneleigh1.7 km
  • Cheam1.7 km