Lumley Gardens is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM3 8NW is located in the 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 Lumley Gardens, Sutton, SM3 8NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM3 8NN, SM3 8NP, SM3 8PU, SM3 8QG, SM1 2TU, SM3 8NU, SM3 8QR, SM3 8QH, SM1 2LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM3 8NW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 34.2% | 36.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 48.3% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 7% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 44.9% | 50% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 28.5% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 15.5% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 21.2% | 15.9% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 13.1% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 38.5% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.6% 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 | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 78.3% | 70.6% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -10.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 80.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 80.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9% | 12.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 80.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 13.1% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 2.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lumley Gardens was 87.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.9% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lumley Gardens has the 22nd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 153rd highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Lumley Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-12-05 | £539,939 |
| 4 Lumley Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-10-08 | £612,404 |
| 18 Lumley Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2020-06-22 | £640,835 |
| New Beginnings, 20 Lumley Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2020-02-13 | £601,517 |
| 24 Lumley Gardens, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2009-04-17 | £574,998 |
SM3 8NW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam Fields Primary Academy Stoughton Avenue , Cheam SM3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School Anne Boleyn's Walk , Cheam SM3 8DF | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School West Drive , Cheam SM2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch Primary School Chadacre Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Foundation 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 | 505 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brookways School 660 London Road , North Cheam SM3 9BZ | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,723 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Cafe | 6 Malden Road, Cheam | 176 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 33 - 37 Malden Road, Cheam | 212 yd | |
| Freedom Caffè Ltd | Whitehall, 1 Malden Road | 262 yd | |
| Superfish | 64 The Broadway, Cheam | 271 yd | |
| Songkran Thai Restaurant | 62 The Broadway, Cheam | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 28 Malden Road | 178 yd | |
| Ye Olde Red Lion | 17 Park Road, Cheam | 257 yd | |
| Claret Wine Bar | 33 The Broadway, Cheam | 341 yd | |
| The Railway | 32 Station Way, Cheam | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Anna | 25 The Broadway, Cheam | 397 yd | |
| Piggies | 6 The Broadway, Cheam | 414 yd | |
| Village Charcoal Grill | 50 - 52 High Street, Cheam | 451 yd | |
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 28 High Street, Cheam | 498 yd | |
| Sunflower | 19 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 28 - 32 The Broadway, Cheam | 359 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 17 - 19 High Street, Cheam | 430 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheam Recreation Ground Cheam Park Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 527 yd |
| Cheam High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Sutton Churches Tennis Club Gander Green Lane | tennis courts | 771 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Sutton) GANDER GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 811 yd |
| Sutton Cricket Club GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Cheam) PEACHES CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| Nonsuch High School For Girls EWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 966 yd |
| Homefield Preparatory School WESTERN ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Cheam Sports Club PEACHES CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 991 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Cheam) DAVID LLOYD LEISURE CENTRE DAVID LLOYD LEISURE CENTRE EWELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,043 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 | 109.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.