SM3 8DW is a safe, established residential area on Popinjays Row, 0.8km from Cheam, North in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Cheam ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SM3, SM3 8DW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% 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 — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £464k.
Census 2021 statistics for SM3 8DW are sourced from Output Area E00020713 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPINJAYS ROW, SM3 8DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPINJAYS ROW, SM3 8DW.
351
38
£ 62,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM3 8DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SM3 8DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £464k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM3 8DW. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 478,000
1 sales · Mean £ 478,000
Terraced
£ 412,500
2 sales · Mean £ 412,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM3 8DW has low crime rates — 23 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 Fields Primary Academy
Cheam High School
Nonsuch Primary School
Meadow Primary School
Nonsuch High School for Girls
St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Airtel Express0.9 km
- Michael's Fruiters0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- BP Garage0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Tas Restaurant And Grill0.9 km
- TD Cafe And Grill - Bubble Tea0.8 km
- Thai Cafe0.8 km
- The Cricket Lounge1.0 km
- The Smokin' Grill Steakhouse0.9 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Chicken World0.9 km
- Piggies0.9 km
- Britkong Eat0.9 km
- Classico Pizza1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
- Cheam Arena0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Nonsuch Park Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Nonsuch Inn0.9 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.6 km
- Claret Wine Bar0.8 km
- Ye Olde Red Lion0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheam1.1 km
- West Sutton1.3 km
- Stoneleigh1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: SM38DW · Data under Open Government Licence