Stoughton Avenue is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM3 8PQ 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 Stoughton Avenue, Sutton, SM3 8PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM3 8PH, SM3 8RA, SM3 8QY, SM3 8PB, SM3 8PD, SM3 8PJ, SM3 8PN, SM3 8DW, SM3 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM3 8PQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SM3 8PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 32.9% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 51.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 49.7% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 38.3% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 8.8% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 15.9% | 13.2% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 14.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 32.5% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 79.5% | 74.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 84.5% | 79.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 79.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 15% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 0.8% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stoughton Avenue was 12.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Cheam average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Stoughton Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cheam and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Stoughton Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-07-18 | £518,599 |
| 80 Stoughton Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2023-03-29 | £859,314 |
| 42 Stoughton Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-04-20 | £703,429 |
| 30 Stoughton Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2021-09-28 | £542,075 |
| 24 Stoughton Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-08-18 | £595,011 |
SM3 8PQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8PQ 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,070 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 | 141 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 | 1,081 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Primary School Sparrow Farm Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch Primary School Chadacre Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy Molesey Drive , Cheam SM3 9UU | 4out of 4 | 1,249 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 | 272 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,482 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 | 3,291 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 | 1,184 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 2,060 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisons @ Cheam High School | Cheam High School, Chatsworth Road | 219 yd | |
| Cheam Park Cafe | Pavillion Cafe, Cheam Recreation Ground | 434 yd | |
| Priory Cafe | 118 Church Hill Road, North Cheam | 441 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 33 - 37 Malden Road, Cheam | 468 yd | |
| Point Cafe | 6 Malden Road, Cheam | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 28 Malden Road | 532 yd | |
| Ye Olde Red Lion | 17 Park Road, Cheam | 690 yd | |
| Claret Wine Bar | 33 The Broadway, Cheam | 748 yd | |
| The Railway | 32 Station Way, Cheam | 1,032 yd | |
| Nonsuch Inn | 552 - 556 London Road, North Cheam | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty | 114 Church Hill Road, North Cheam | 433 yd | |
| Sea Horse Fish And Chips | 124 Church Hill Road, North Cheam | 448 yd | |
| By Anna | 25 The Broadway, Cheam | 808 yd | |
| Piggies | 6 The Broadway, Cheam | 840 yd | |
| Village Charcoal Grill | 50 - 52 High Street, Cheam | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 28 - 32 The Broadway, Cheam | 784 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 17 - 19 High Street, Cheam | 877 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 566 London Road, North Cheam | 996 yd | |
| Cheam Arena | 563 - 567 London Road, North Cheam | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheam High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 242 yd |
| Cheam Recreation Ground Cheam Park Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 387 yd |
| Cheam Leisure Centre MALDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 574 yd |
| Sutton Churches Tennis Club Gander Green Lane | tennis courts | 943 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 | 48.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.