SM3 8EJ is a sought-after residential area on Malden Road, 0.7km 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 8EJ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 82% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £461k, up 15.8% year-on-year. 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 8EJ are sourced from Output Area E00020725 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALDEN ROAD, SM3 8EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALDEN ROAD, SM3 8EJ.
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41
£ 62,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM3 8EJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SM3 8EJ's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £461k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 15.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM3 8EJ. The average age is 40.9. 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
Detached
£ 495,000
1 sales · Mean £ 495,000
Terraced
£ 427,500
1 sales · Mean £ 427,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM3 8EJ has low crime rates — 28 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
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
Nonsuch High School for Girls
St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Greggs0.7 km
- Michael's Fruiters1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- BP Garage0.6 km
- Mace0.5 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Tas Restaurant And Grill0.8 km
- TD Cafe And Grill - Bubble Tea0.7 km
- Thai Cafe0.7 km
- The Cricket Lounge0.9 km
- The Smokin' Grill Steakhouse0.8 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- North Cheam Traditional Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- Piggies1.0 km
- Britkong Eat0.8 km
- Classico Pizza0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- Cheam Arena0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Nonsuch Park Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Nonsuch Inn0.8 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.7 km
- Claret Wine Bar0.9 km
- Ye Olde Red Lion0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheam1.2 km
- West Sutton1.3 km
- Stoneleigh1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SM38EJ · Data under Open Government Licence