SM3 8EB is a sought-after residential area on Wickham Avenue, 0.9km from Cheam, North in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Worcester Park South ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SM3, SM3 8EB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £804k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SM3 8EB are sourced from Output Area E00020750 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WICKHAM AVENUE, SM3 8EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WICKHAM AVENUE, SM3 8EB.
402
45
£ 62,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM3 8EB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM3 8EB combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£804k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £804k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM3 8EB. The average age is 45.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 792,000
11 sales · Mean £ 779,318
Terraced
£ 686,000
2 sales · Mean £ 686,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM3 8EB has low crime rates — 15 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
Nonsuch Primary School
Meadow Primary School
Cheam Fields Primary Academy
Cheam High School
Cheam Common Junior Academy
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Cheam Common Infants' Academy
St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Mace1.0 km
- Pillaiyar Stores0.6 km
- Primes Express0.6 km
- Sainsbury's Petrol Station0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Tas Restaurant And Grill0.8 km
- TD Cafe And Grill - Bubble Tea0.7 km
- Thai Cafe0.7 km
- The Cricket Lounge1.0 km
- The Smokin' Grill Steakhouse0.7 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Pizza Hut0.8 km
- Britkong Eat0.7 km
- Lucky City0.9 km
- Mama's Pizza And Pasta0.6 km
- Sam's Kebab Ltd0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Nonsuch Park Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Nonsuch Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Cheam Arena0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoneleigh1.2 km
- Cheam1.5 km
- West Sutton1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sparrow Farm Road0.3 km
- Sparrow Farm Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SM38EB · Data under Open Government Licence