SM3 8EG is a sought-after residential area on Palmer Avenue, 0.7km from Cheam, North in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Worcester Park South ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
For serious buyers, SM3 8EG is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 97% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £712k. 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 8EG are sourced from Output Area E00020750 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALMER AVENUE, SM3 8EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMER AVENUE, SM3 8EG.
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45
£ 62,400 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM3 8EG 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM3 8EG combines high owner-occupation (97%), strong property values (£712k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £712k 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 8EG. The average age is 45.0. 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 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
£ 650,000
5 sales · Mean £ 648,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM3 8EG has low crime rates — 20 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
Nonsuch Primary School
Meadow Primary School
Cheam Fields Primary Academy
Cheam High School
Cheam Common Junior Academy
Cheam Common Infants' Academy
Nonsuch High School for Girls
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Beijing Garden0.9 km
- Cheam Park Cafe0.9 km
- El Desperado Mexican Grill And Cantina0.6 km
- La Bella Luna0.5 km
- Feedwell Cafe0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Cheam Arena0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Classico Pizza0.9 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- Tasty0.8 km
- Lucky City0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Cheam Social Club0.8 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Danny's Supermarket0.8 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Primes Express0.5 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Nonsuch Park Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Nonsuch Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stoneleigh1.3 km
- Cheam1.5 km
- West Sutton1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Sparrow Farm Road0.4 km
- Sparrow Farm Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SM38EG · Data under Open Government Licence