SM3 8BU is a sought-after residential area on Ewell Road, 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 8BU 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. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.
Census 2021 statistics for SM3 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00181002 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EWELL ROAD, SM3 8BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EWELL ROAD, SM3 8BU.
239
41
£ 62,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM3 8BU 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
No single demographic signal dominates SM3 8BU — age 41, 40% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £385k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM3 8BU. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 385,000
1 sales · Mean £ 385,000
Terraced
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM3 8BU has low crime rates — 32 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
Cuddington Croft Primary School
Cheam Fields Primary Academy
Cheam High School
Robin Hood Infants' School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
The Limes College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Powers Convenience Store1.0 km
- Constance Newsagent And Post Office0.5 km
- Cook0.1 km
- Majestic Wine0.1 km
- S M Pineger 2 Ltd0.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Claret Wine Bar0.1 km
- Ye Olde Red Lion0.2 km
- The Railway0.2 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Beast Restaurant And Grills0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Caterlink Ltd At St Dunstans C Of E Primary School0.3 km
- Coffee Zone0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- By Anna0.1 km
- Sunflower0.4 km
- The Cheam Tandoori0.5 km
- Village Charcoal Grill0.2 km
- Chicken World0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheam0.3 km
- West Sutton1.3 km
- Sutton (Surrey)1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cheam Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SM38BU · Data under Open Government Licence