SM3 8BS is a sought-after residential area on Parkside, 0.5km from Cheam in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Cheam ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SM3 8BS offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M.
Census 2021 statistics for SM3 8BS are sourced from Output Area E00181002 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKSIDE, SM3 8BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKSIDE, SM3 8BS.
239
41
£ 62,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM3 8BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SM3 8BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 40% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM3 8BS. The average age is 41.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM3 8BS has low crime rates — 35 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
St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Cheam Fields Primary Academy
Cuddington Croft Primary School
Cheam High School
Robin Hood Infants' School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
The Limes College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Prince Of Wales0.3 km
- Claret Wine Bar0.1 km
- Ye Olde Red Lion0.2 km
- The Railway0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Beijing Garden0.3 km
- Cheam Park Cafe0.4 km
- Sutton Cricket Club Ltd0.9 km
- Beast Restaurant And Grills0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Powers Convenience Store0.9 km
- Constance Newsagent And Post Office0.5 km
- Cook0.1 km
- Majestic Wine0.1 km
- S M Pineger 2 Ltd0.1 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- By Anna0.1 km
- Sunflower0.4 km
- The Cheam Tandoori0.5 km
- Village Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Chicken World0.2 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheam0.3 km
- West Sutton1.2 km
- Sutton (Surrey)1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cheam Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SM38BS · Data under Open Government Licence