Church Hill Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM3 8LB 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 Church Hill Road, Sutton, SM3 8LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM3 8LE, SM3 8HB, SM3 8LA, SM3 8HW, SM3 8ET, SM3 9AA, SM3 8NH, SM3 8HA, SM3 8JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM3 8LB 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 Church Hill Road was 464.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 863.8% higher than the Cheam average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Church Hill Road has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cheam and the 11th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 107.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 Church Hill Road, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-11-14 | £479,574 |
| Flat 3 Beckett House, 234 Church Hill Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-06-28 | £354,126 |
| Flat 3 Beckett House, 234 Church Hill Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-09-09 | £286,061 |
| 224 Church Hill Road, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2022-03-25 | £560,903 |
| Flat 2 Beckett House, 234 Church Hill Road, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2022-02-16 | £308,635 |
SM3 8LB 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School London Road , North Cheam SM3 9DL | 4out of 4 | 862 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Primary School Sparrow Farm Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2LW | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Fields Primary Academy Stoughton Avenue , Cheam SM3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Common Junior Academy Kingsmead Avenue , KT4 8UT | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Common Infants' Academy Balmoral Road , KT4 8SS | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 910 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 3,287 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,715 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 | 562 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Linden Bridge School Grafton Road , KT4 7JW | 4out of 4 | 2,682 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Cafe | 516 London Road, North Cheam | 155 yd | |
| Feedwell Cafe | 528 London Road, North Cheam | 155 yd | |
| Starbucks | 566 London Road, North Cheam | 183 yd | |
| El Desperado Mexican Grill And Cantina | 501 London Road, North Cheam | 210 yd | |
| TD Cafe And Grill - Bubble Tea | 511 London Road, North Cheam | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch Inn | 552 - 556 London Road, North Cheam | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 512 London Road, North Cheam | 155 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 566 London Road, North Cheam | 183 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 544 London Road, North Cheam | 183 yd | |
| Osteria Alassio Takeaway | 479 London Road, North Cheam | 246 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 559 London Road, North Cheam | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 566 London Road, North Cheam | 183 yd | |
| Cheam Arena | 563 - 567 London Road, North Cheam | 252 yd | |
| Aldi Food Store | 673 London Road, North Cheam | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheam Leisure Centre MALDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 279 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sutton) LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 466 yd |
| Club Constellation (Closed) London Road | 563 yd | |
| Cheam High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Cheam Recreation Ground Cheam Park Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,033 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.