SM3 8EN is a sought-after residential area on Malden Road, 0.5km from Cheam, North in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within North Cheam ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
For serious buyers, SM3 8EN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £528k, down 11.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SM3 8EN are sourced from Output Area E00020746 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALDEN ROAD, SM3 8EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALDEN ROAD, SM3 8EN.
360
41
£ 60,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM3 8EN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM3 8EN combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£528k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM3 8EN. The average age is 41.2. 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
Terraced
£ 505,000
13 sales · Mean £ 498,307
Semi-Detached
£ 529,500
4 sales · Mean £ 547,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM3 8EN has low crime rates — 22 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
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Cheam Common Junior Academy
Nonsuch High School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Prince Of Wales0.9 km
- Nonsuch Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Beijing Garden0.8 km
- Cheam Park Cafe0.7 km
- El Desperado Mexican Grill And Cantina0.6 km
- La Bella Luna0.6 km
- Feedwell Cafe0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Cheam Arena0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Classico Pizza0.7 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Tasty0.4 km
- Lucky City0.4 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Cheam Social Club0.5 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Danny's Supermarket0.4 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Primes Express0.5 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Nonsuch Park Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheam1.4 km
- West Sutton1.4 km
- Stoneleigh1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: SM38EN · Data under Open Government Licence