Postcode Analysis Sutton, London

POPINJAYS ROW, SM3 8DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPINJAYS ROW, SM3 8DW.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 62,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM3 8DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SM3 8DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £464k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 8DW is a safe, established residential area on Popinjays Row, 0.8km from Cheam, North in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Cheam ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SM3, SM3 8DW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £464k.

Census 2021 statistics for SM3 8DW are sourced from Output Area E00020713 (shared with 14 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 8DW. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British69.4%
Asian / British Asian17.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 478,000

1 sales · Mean £ 478,000

Terraced

£ 412,500

2 sales · Mean £ 412,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SM3 8DW has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour26
Burglary12
Vehicle crime9
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Cheam Fields Primary Academy

Good494 pupils0.2 km
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Cheam High School

Outstanding2115 pupils0.3 km
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Nonsuch Primary School

Good235 pupils1.0 km
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Meadow Primary School

Good578 pupils1.0 km
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Nonsuch High School for Girls

Good1516 pupils1.1 km
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St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School

Good458 pupils1.1 km
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Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy

Outstanding892 pupils1.2 km
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St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding464 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Airtel Express0.9 km
  • Michael's Fruiters0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • BP Garage0.6 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Tas Restaurant And Grill0.9 km
  • TD Cafe And Grill - Bubble Tea0.8 km
  • Thai Cafe0.8 km
  • The Cricket Lounge1.0 km
  • The Smokin' Grill Steakhouse0.9 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Pizza Hut0.8 km
  • Chicken World0.9 km
  • Piggies0.9 km
  • Britkong Eat0.9 km
  • Classico Pizza1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
  • Cheam Arena0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Nonsuch Park Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Nonsuch Inn0.9 km
  • The Prince Of Wales0.6 km
  • Claret Wine Bar0.8 km
  • Ye Olde Red Lion0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cheam1.1 km
  • West Sutton1.3 km
  • Stoneleigh1.8 km