SM3 8EL is a sought-after residential area on Malden Road, 0.6km from Cheam, North in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Worcester Park South ward and the Sutton and Cheam constituency.
For serious buyers, SM3 8EL 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. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k, down 2.5% year-on-year. 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 8EL are sourced from Output Area E00020748 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALDEN ROAD, SM3 8EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALDEN ROAD, SM3 8EL.
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46
£ 62,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM3 8EL 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 8EL combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£460k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM3 8EL. The average age is 45.6. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 460,000
1 sales · Mean £ 460,000
Terraced
£ 409,500
4 sales · Mean £ 433,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM3 8EL has low crime rates — 22 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
Cheam High School
Nonsuch Primary School
Meadow Primary School
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Cheam Common Junior Academy
Nonsuch High School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Prince Of Wales0.8 km
- Nonsuch Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Beijing Garden0.8 km
- Cheam Park Cafe0.7 km
- El Desperado Mexican Grill And Cantina0.6 km
- La Bella Luna0.6 km
- Superfish1.0 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Cheam Arena0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Classico Pizza0.8 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Tasty0.5 km
- Lucky City0.4 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Cheam Social Club0.5 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Danny's Supermarket0.5 km
- Londis0.6 km
- Primes Express0.5 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Nonsuch Park Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cheam1.4 km
- West Sutton1.4 km
- Stoneleigh1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: SM38EL · Data under Open Government Licence