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.
CARMEL CLOSE, SM3 8AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARMEL CLOSE, SM3 8AQ.
412
37
£ 60,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Cheam High School
Cheam Fields Primary Academy
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
Meadow Primary School
Nonsuch Primary School
Cheam Common Junior Academy
Cheam Common Infants' Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Aldi Food Store0.7 km
- Cheam Arena0.3 km
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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Nonsuch Park Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Nonsuch Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Sutton1.5 km
- Stoneleigh1.7 km
- Cheam1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SM38AQ · Data under Open Government Licence