Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

SM3 8DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SM3 8DD.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 62,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM3 8DD 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.

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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SM3 8DD — age 41, 40% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SM3 8DD is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Cheam in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Cheam ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SM3 8DD are sourced from Output Area E00181002 (shared with 16 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 8DD. 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

White / British79.9%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

SM3 8DD has low crime rates — 37 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour33
Vehicle crime15
Other theft14
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School

Good458 pupils0.3 km
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Nonsuch High School for Girls

Good1516 pupils0.5 km
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Cuddington Croft Primary School

Good472 pupils0.7 km
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Cheam Fields Primary Academy

Good494 pupils0.8 km
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Cheam High School

Outstanding2115 pupils1.0 km
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Robin Hood Infants' School

Good264 pupils1.4 km
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Thomas Wall Nursery School

Outstanding117 pupils1.4 km
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The Limes College

Outstanding67 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Constance Newsagent And Post Office0.5 km
  • Cook0.2 km
  • Majestic Wine0.1 km
  • S M Pineger 2 Ltd0.1 km
  • Airtel Express0.2 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

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 Coffee0.2 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheam0.3 km
  • West Sutton1.3 km
  • Sutton (Surrey)2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cheam Rail Station0.4 km