Somerset Close is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM3 8JZ is located in the North Cheam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton and Cheam. This postcode has been in use since 2008-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Somerset Close, Sutton, SM3 8JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT4 8TL, KT4 8TH, SM3 8JW, KT4 8TQ, KT4 8RW, SM3 8JB, KT4 8TJ, KT4 8TG, SM3 8JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM3 8JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 27.1% | 34.4% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 41.1% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 14% | 11.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 43.1% | 44.6% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 18.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 27.1% | 27.1% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 6.7% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 14.2% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 34.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 83.9% | 79% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 74.5% 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 | 84.3% | 74.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 74.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 22.2% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 0% | -15.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Close was 66.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% higher than the North Cheam average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Somerset Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in North Cheam and the 239th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Somerset Close, Sutton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2006-12-18 | £1,453,965 |
SM3 8JZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 8JZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SM3 8JZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Surbiton Children's Centre Nursery Alpha Road , KT5 8RS | 4out of 4 | 5,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam Common Junior Academy Kingsmead Avenue , KT4 8UT | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Primary School Sparrow Farm Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2LW | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Common Infants' Academy Balmoral Road , KT4 8SS | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch Primary School Chadacre Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 960 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School London Road , North Cheam SM3 9DL | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Challoner School Manor Drive North , KT3 5PE | 4out of 4 | 3,094 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Coombe Boys' School College Gardens, Blakes Lane , KT3 6NU | 3out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 3,670 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 | 730 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 4out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennis Avenue School Manor Park , Malden Road KT3 6AU | - not rated | 2,565 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Bella Luna | 23 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park | 44 yd | |
| Hunterz Spice | 489 London Road, North Cheam | 63 yd | |
| Tasty China | 491 London Road, North Cheam | 63 yd | |
| Stoneleigh Brasserie | 481 London Road, North Cheam | 64 yd | |
| Rumbles Coffee Shop | 4 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch Inn | 552 - 556 London Road, North Cheam | 310 yd | |
| The North End Tavern/ 8th Street/ Value Mighty/Sin City | The North End Tavern, 245 Cheam Common Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Kebab Ltd | 5 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park | 44 yd | |
| Mama's Pizza And Pasta | 493 London Road, North Cheam | 63 yd | |
| Osteria Alassio Takeaway | 479 London Road, North Cheam | 64 yd | |
| Britkong Eat | 6 Cheam Common Road, Worcester Park | 95 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 512 London Road, North Cheam | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam Arena | 563 - 567 London Road, North Cheam | 264 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 566 London Road, North Cheam | 312 yd | |
| Aldi Food Store | 673 London Road, North Cheam | 764 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Retail Unit, Harcros House | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheam Leisure Centre MALDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 485 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sutton) LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 625 yd |
| Club Constellation (Closed) London Road | 676 yd | |
| Cheam Common Junior Academy KINGSMEAD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 859 yd |
| Cuddington Recreation Ground SANDRINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 870 yd |
| Cheam High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,055 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.