Postcode Analysis Epsom and Ewell, South East

SM3 8AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

351

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 65,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM3 8AL 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SM3 8AL's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SM3 8AL is a sought-after residential area located 1.2km from Cheam in Ewell. Administratively it sits within Nonsuch ward and the Epsom and Ewell constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SM3, SM3 8AL offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 91% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00155044 (shared with 12 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 8AL. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.2%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

SM3 8AL has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Nonsuch High School for Girls

Good1516 pupils0.5 km
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St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School

Good458 pupils0.7 km
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Nonsuch Primary School

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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Cheam Fields Primary Academy

Good494 pupils1.0 km
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Meadow Primary School

Good578 pupils1.0 km
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Cuddington Croft Primary School

Good472 pupils1.1 km
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Cheam High School

Outstanding2115 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • David Lloyd Leisure0.4 km
  • The Vine Cafe0.9 km
  • Beijing Garden0.8 km
  • Cheam Park Cafe0.7 km
  • American Way0.9 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Nonsuch Park Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Prince Of Wales0.8 km
  • The Railway0.9 km
  • Claret Wine Bar0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Red Lion0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Airtel Express0.9 km
  • Cheam Village News0.9 km
  • Michael's Fruiters0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Village Ceramics0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chicken World0.9 km
  • Piggies0.9 km
  • By Anna0.8 km
  • Village Charcoal Grill1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheam1.0 km
  • Stoneleigh1.4 km
  • Ewell East1.6 km