Malden Road is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM3 8QF 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 Malden Road, Sutton, SM3 8QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM3 8AE, SM3 8QG, SM3 8QW, SM3 8QH, SM3 8QN, SM3 8QD, SM3 8AF, SM3 8QS, SM3 8NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM3 8QF 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 | 50.6% | 51.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.1% | -1.3% | 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 8QF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 33.6% | 28.7% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 51.9% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 11.2% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) 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 | 52.1% | 53.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 32.8% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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 | 13.5% | 10.5% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 15.4% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 17.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 42.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.9% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.3% | 81.1% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 87% | 81.3% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 81% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.1% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 1.1% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malden Road was 133.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 202.6% higher than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Malden Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 76th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Malden Road, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-06-30 | £806,681 |
| 22 Malden Road, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2022-11-14 | £584,116 |
| 64 Malden Road, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £653,000 | 2022-07-28 | £642,360 |
| 18A Malden Road, Sutton, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,925,000 | 2022-05-18 | £2,882,255 |
| 24 Malden Road, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-06-30 | £460,535 |
SM3 8QF 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,186 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 | 419 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 | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School West Drive , Cheam SM2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch Primary School Chadacre Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Primary School Sparrow Farm Road , Stoneleigh KT17 2LW | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 2,292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 2,623 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 | 2,982 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 | 1,237 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 1,652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Brookways School 660 London Road , North Cheam SM3 9BZ | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,869 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 | 3 yd | |
| Beijing Garden | 33 - 37 Malden Road, Cheam | 58 yd | |
| Freedom Caffè Ltd | Whitehall, 1 Malden Road | 137 yd | |
| Cheam Park Cafe | Pavillion Cafe, Cheam Recreation Ground | 171 yd | |
| Superfish | 64 The Broadway, Cheam | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 28 Malden Road | 27 yd | |
| Ye Olde Red Lion | 17 Park Road, Cheam | 192 yd | |
| Claret Wine Bar | 33 The Broadway, Cheam | 242 yd | |
| The Railway | 32 Station Way, Cheam | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| By Anna | 25 The Broadway, Cheam | 302 yd | |
| Piggies | 6 The Broadway, Cheam | 334 yd | |
| Village Charcoal Grill | 50 - 52 High Street, Cheam | 414 yd | |
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 28 High Street, Cheam | 427 yd | |
| Sunflower | 19 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 28 - 32 The Broadway, Cheam | 279 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 17 - 19 High Street, Cheam | 375 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheam Recreation Ground Cheam Park Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 414 yd |
| Cheam High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Cheam) PEACHES CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 776 yd |
| Nonsuch High School For Girls EWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 799 yd |
| Cheam Sports Club PEACHES CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 870 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 | 873 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Sutton) GANDER GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Sutton Churches Tennis Club Gander Green Lane | tennis courts | 948 yd |
| Sutton Cricket Club GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Cheam Leisure Centre MALDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,054 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 | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.