SM3 8DZ is a sought-after residential area on Ashmere Close, 1.0km 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 8DZ 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 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 96% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £667k. 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 8DZ are sourced from Output Area E00020751 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHMERE CLOSE, SM3 8DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHMERE CLOSE, SM3 8DZ.
414
43
£ 62,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM3 8DZ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SM3 8DZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £667k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £667k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM3 8DZ. The average age is 42.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 657,500
2 sales · Mean £ 657,500
Terraced
£ 687,366
1 sales · Mean £ 687,366
Detached
£ 555,000
2 sales · Mean £ 555,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM3 8DZ has low crime rates — 17 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
Nonsuch Primary School
Cheam High School
Meadow Primary School
Nonsuch High School for Girls
St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School
Cuddington Croft Primary School
Cheam Common Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Prince Of Wales0.7 km
- Claret Wine Bar0.8 km
- Ye Olde Red Lion0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Beijing Garden0.6 km
- Cheam Park Cafe0.5 km
- El Desperado Mexican Grill And Cantina1.0 km
- La Bella Luna0.9 km
- David Lloyd Leisure0.9 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Favorite Chicken And Ribs1.0 km
- Tasty0.9 km
- By Anna0.9 km
- Lucky City0.8 km
- Mama's Pizza And Pasta0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Cook0.9 km
- Majestic Wine0.8 km
- S M Pineger 2 Ltd0.9 km
- Cheam Social Club0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Nonsuch Park Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheam1.2 km
- Stoneleigh1.4 km
- West Sutton1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SM38DZ · Data under Open Government Licence