London Road is in Cheam, Sutton and in Sutton district. SM3 8JB is located in the North Cheam 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 London Road, Cheam, Sutton, SM3 8JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM3 8ET, SM3 8JW, SM3 8JD, SM3 8HA, SM3 8JZ, KT4 8TL, KT4 8TH, SM3 8JE, KT4 8TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM3 8JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51.5% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 53% | 48.5% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.1% | 39.5% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 42.3% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 45.5% | 47.2% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.3% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 18.8% | 22.3% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.1% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 14.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 35.3% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 11.2% | 4.1% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.7% 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 | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 12.2% | 8.3% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 66.2% | 58.7% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -22.7% |
| Arab | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 66.2% | 63.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 9.7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.2% | 15.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 9.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.7% | 64.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 26% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 3.5% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 2.2% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 10% | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 508.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 931.2% higher than the Cheam average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
London Road has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cheam and the 9th highest crime rate of 573 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 454 - 456 London Road, Sutton, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-10-28 | £400,000 |
| 462A London Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2025-04-08 | £197,431 |
| 458A London Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,800 | 2024-08-16 | £324,519 |
| 454A London Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-05-26 | £347,881 |
| 454A London Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2021-08-11 | £287,525 |
SM3 8JB 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,327 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 | 810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Primary School Sparrow Farm Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2LW | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneleigh First School Sparrow Farm Road , Ewell KT17 2LW | - not rated | 810 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Primary School Sparrow Farm Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2LW | - not rated | 810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Fields Primary Academy Stoughton Avenue , Cheam SM3 8PQ | - not rated | 944 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 | 2,342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 3,849 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 3,994 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 | 922 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | - not rated | 922 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 3out of 4 | 2,423 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 | 2,342 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Middle School Grand Drive , West Wimbledon SW20 9NA | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcross County Middle School Ashridge Way , SM4 4ED | - not rated | 3,757 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury County Middle School Malmesbury Road , SM4 6HG | - not rated | 3,849 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows County High School Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,170 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 | 3,357 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 3,604 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix College Central Road , SM4 5SE | - not rated | 4,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carshalton College Nightingale Road , SM5 2EJ | - not rated | 4,787 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 | 681 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Site , SM1 2SD | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glaisdale School 14 Arundel Road , Cheam SM2 7AD | - not rated | 2,449 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneleigh Brasserie | 481 London Road, North Cheam | 55 yd | |
| Hunterz Spice | 489 London Road, North Cheam | 57 yd | |
| Tasty China | 491 London Road, North Cheam | 57 yd | |
| La Bella Luna | 23 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park | 120 yd | |
| El Desperado Mexican Grill And Cantina | 501 London Road, North Cheam | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch Inn | 552 - 556 London Road, North Cheam | 296 yd | |
| The North End Tavern/ 8th Street/ Value Mighty/Sin City | The North End Tavern, 245 Cheam Common Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osteria Alassio Takeaway | 479 London Road, North Cheam | 55 yd | |
| Mama's Pizza And Pasta | 493 London Road, North Cheam | 57 yd | |
| Sam's Kebab Ltd | 5 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park | 120 yd | |
| Britkong Eat | 6 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park | 167 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 512 London Road, North Cheam | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam Arena | 563 - 567 London Road, North Cheam | 277 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 566 London Road, North Cheam | 283 yd | |
| Aldi Food Store | 673 London Road, North Cheam | 782 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheam Leisure Centre MALDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sutton) LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 606 yd |
| Club Constellation (Closed) London Road | 678 yd | |
| Cheam High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Cuddington Recreation Ground SANDRINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 971 yd |
| Cheam Common Junior Academy KINGSMEAD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 978 yd |
| Cheam Recreation Ground Cheam Park Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,069 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 | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.0% |
| 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 | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.