Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

PARK LANE, SM3 8BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK LANE, SM3 8BN.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 62,400 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SM3 8BN has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 112.2% year-on-year.

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

SM3 8BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Park Lane, 0.6km from Cheam in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Cheam ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SM3 8BN is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £577k, up 112.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SM3 8BN are sourced from Output Area E00020719 (shared with 14 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 8BN. The average age is 56.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.7%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 785,000

4 sales · Mean £ 717,500

Terraced

£ 370,000

5 sales · Mean £ 362,500

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

SM3 8BN has low crime rates — 38 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour29
Burglary15
Other theft14
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School

Good458 pupils0.4 km
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Nonsuch High School for Girls

Good1516 pupils0.6 km
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Cheam Fields Primary Academy

Good494 pupils0.7 km
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Cheam High School

Outstanding2115 pupils0.8 km
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Cuddington Croft Primary School

Good472 pupils0.9 km
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Robin Hood Infants' School

Good264 pupils1.3 km
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Thomas Wall Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils1.3 km
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The Limes College

Outstanding67 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Prince Of Wales0.2 km
  • Claret Wine Bar0.1 km
  • Ye Olde Red Lion0.2 km
  • The Railway0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Beijing Garden0.2 km
  • Cheam Park Cafe0.3 km
  • Sutton Cricket Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Beast Restaurant And Grills0.2 km
  • Caffe Nero0.2 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Powers Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Constance Newsagent And Post Office0.6 km
  • Cook0.1 km
  • Majestic Wine0.2 km
  • S M Pineger 2 Ltd0.1 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • By Anna0.1 km
  • Sunflower0.5 km
  • The Cheam Tandoori0.6 km
  • Village Charcoal Grill0.2 km
  • Chicken World0.2 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheam0.4 km
  • West Sutton1.2 km
  • Sutton (Surrey)1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cheam Rail Station0.5 km