SM6 8NE is a sought-after residential area on The Chase, 0.3km from Roundshaw Park in Sutton (Sutton). Administratively it sits within Beddington ward and the Carshalton and Wallington constituency.
For serious buyers, SM6 8NE is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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 — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sutton.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £515k. 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 SM6 8NE are sourced from Output Area E00020558 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CHASE, SM6 8NE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CHASE, SM6 8NE.
360
39
£ 58,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SM6 8NE's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £515k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM6 8NE. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 515,000
1 sales · Mean £ 515,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SM6 8NE is moderate at 51 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
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
High View Primary School
Wilson's School
The Link School
St Elphege's RC Junior School
St Elphege's RC Infants' School
Aerodrome Primary Academy
Foresters Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Mellows Newsmart0.7 km
- Michael Stores0.5 km
- Global Food And Wine1.0 km
- Londis Esso Waddon Court0.7 km
- VKM Food And Wine0.1 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Plough0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Asif0.8 km
- Cricket For Change0.6 km
- Mellows Park Cafe1.0 km
- Mum's Cafe0.8 km
- Xin Hyatt0.9 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Fresh Fry0.8 km
- Tadashi Sushi Takeaway0.8 km
- JA Tasty By Bigz0.7 km
- Beddington Kebab And Pizza0.9 km
- Favorite0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Hilton London Croydon0.7 km
- Grand Sapphire Hotel0.6 km
- Premier Inn Croydon (Purley A23)0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarket0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Waddon0.6 km
- Croydon1.4 km
- South Croydon2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SM68NE · Data under Open Government Licence