SM3 8AY is a sought-after residential area on The Broadway, 0.4km from Cheam in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Cheam ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SM3 8AY are sourced from Output Area E00181024 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE BROADWAY, SM3 8AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BROADWAY, SM3 8AY.
273
40
£ 62,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM3 8AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SM3 8AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM3 8AY. The average age is 40.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM3 8AY has low crime rates — 34 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
St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School
Nonsuch High School for Girls
Cheam Fields Primary Academy
Cuddington Croft Primary School
Cheam High School
Robin Hood Infants' School
Thomas Wall Nursery School
The Limes College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Powers Convenience Store0.9 km
- Constance Newsagent And Post Office0.4 km
- Cook0.1 km
- Majestic Wine0.2 km
- S M Pineger 2 Ltd0.1 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Grove House1.0 km
- Beast Restaurant And Grills0.1 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Caterlink Ltd At St Dunstans C Of E Primary School0.4 km
- Coffee Zone0.1 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Claret Wine Bar0.1 km
- Ye Olde Red Lion0.2 km
- The Prince Of Wales0.3 km
- The Railway0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- By Anna0.0 km
- Sunflower0.4 km
- The Cheam Tandoori0.4 km
- Village Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Chicken World0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheam0.3 km
- West Sutton1.2 km
- Sutton (Surrey)1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cheam Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SM38AY · Data under Open Government Licence