Hemingford Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM3 8HL is located in the Worcester Park South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton and Cheam. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hemingford Road, Sutton, SM3 8HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM3 8HA, SM3 8JD, SM3 8JE, SM3 8HX, SM3 8HB, SM3 8ET, SM3 8HG, SM3 8HH, SM3 8ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM3 8HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.2% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.8% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SM3 8HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.2% | 48.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 26% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 13.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 43.6% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 40.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 19.6% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 16% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 32.9% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 9.3% | 4.9% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 83% | 71.1% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 71.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 71.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 14.7% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 10.6% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80% | 71.4% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 19.4% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 1.1% | -6.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 2.9% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hemingford Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cheam average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 50 Yardley Court Hemingford Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-08-15 | £277,131 |
| Flat 3 Yardley Court Hemingford Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-07-24 | £338,947 |
| Flat 20 Yardley Court Hemingford Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2025-07-11 | £330,972 |
| Flat 31 Yardley Court Hemingford Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2025-03-28 | £342,742 |
| Flat 26 Yardley Court Hemingford Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-03-27 | £335,828 |
SM3 8HL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SM3 8HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparrow Farm Community Junior School Sparrow Farm Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2LW | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Primary School Sparrow Farm Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2LW | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneleigh First School Sparrow Farm Road , Ewell KT17 2LW | - not rated | 774 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Primary School Sparrow Farm Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2LW | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Fields Primary Academy Stoughton Avenue , Cheam SM3 8PQ | - not rated | 798 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 3,923 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 799 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Farm Middle School Aragon Road , SM4 4QU | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 3,395 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 3,874 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 3,889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,243 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merton College Morden Park , London Road SM4 5QX | - not rated | 3,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 3,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookways School 660 London Road , North Cheam SM3 9BZ | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 2,025 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Site , SM1 2SD | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glaisdale School 14 Arundel Road , Cheam SM2 7AD | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunterz Spice | 489 London Road, North Cheam | 208 yd | |
| Tasty China | 491 London Road, North Cheam | 208 yd | |
| Stoneleigh Brasserie | 481 London Road, North Cheam | 208 yd | |
| La Bella Luna | 23 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park | 280 yd | |
| Feedwell Cafe | 528 London Road, North Cheam | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch Inn | 552 - 556 London Road, North Cheam | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Pizza And Pasta | 493 London Road, North Cheam | 208 yd | |
| Osteria Alassio Takeaway | 479 London Road, North Cheam | 208 yd | |
| Sam's Kebab Ltd | 5 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park | 280 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 512 London Road, North Cheam | 293 yd | |
| Britkong Eat | 6 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 566 London Road, North Cheam | 383 yd | |
| Cheam Arena | 563 - 567 London Road, North Cheam | 410 yd | |
| Aldi Food Store | 673 London Road, North Cheam | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheam Leisure Centre MALDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 236 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sutton) LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 690 yd |
| Club Constellation (Closed) London Road | 780 yd | |
| Cheam High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Cheam Recreation Ground Cheam Park Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 909 yd |
| Cuddington Recreation Ground SANDRINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,062 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.