Station Way is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM3 8SD 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 Station Way, Sutton, SM3 8SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM3 8SQ, SM3 8SW, SM3 8SA, SM3 8SL, SM3 8SP, SM3 8RL, SM3 8SN, SM3 8SG, SM3 8RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM3 8SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 29.1% | 33% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 50.5% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 51.8% | 48.3% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 33.8% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 13.9% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 15.8% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 11.6% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12.3% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36% | 46.1% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 12.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.5% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 88.1% | 78.2% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -3.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 76.8% 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 | 81.4% | 76.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.5% | 76.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 14.4% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 1.8% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Way was 27.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.8% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Station Way has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 134th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 72.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Station Way, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-09-24 | £557,295 |
| 35A Station Way, Sutton, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-09-08 | £286,061 |
| 45A Station Way, Sutton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-04-12 | £302,696 |
| 61 Station Way, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £572,250 | 2021-03-22 | £636,933 |
| 69 Station Way, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-02-08 | £555,876 |
SM3 8SD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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 8SD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SM3 8SD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 5,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School Anne Boleyn's Walk , Cheam SM3 8DF | 3out of 4 | 152 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School West Drive , Cheam SM2 7NA | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Fields Primary Academy Stoughton Avenue , Cheam SM3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robin Hood Infants' School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary Academy Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | 4out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cheam High School Chatsworth Road , Cheam SM3 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 2,313 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 | 2,726 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 | 1,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 2,045 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star | 39 - 41 Station Way, Cheam | 15 yd | |
| Lal Akash | 49 - 51 Station Way, Cheam | 38 yd | |
| Prezzo | 26 - 30 Station Way, Cheam | 43 yd | |
| Coffee Zone | 10 Station Way, Cheam | 59 yd | |
| Dora's Kitchen | 26 High Street, Cheam | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | 32 Station Way, Cheam | 45 yd | |
| Claret Wine Bar | 33 The Broadway, Cheam | 265 yd | |
| Ye Olde Red Lion | 17 Park Road, Cheam | 334 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales | Prince Of Wales, 28 Malden Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken World Peri Peri | 28 High Street, Cheam | 91 yd | |
| Village Charcoal Grill | 50 - 52 High Street, Cheam | 172 yd | |
| Piggies | 6 The Broadway, Cheam | 176 yd | |
| By Anna | 25 The Broadway, Cheam | 205 yd | |
| Sunflower | 19 Upper Mulgrave Road, Cheam | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 17 - 19 High Street, Cheam | 164 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 28 - 32 The Broadway, Cheam | 233 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Cheam) PEACHES CLOSE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 362 yd |
| Cheam Sports Club PEACHES CLOSE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 433 yd |
| Nonsuch High School For Girls EWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 609 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 | 714 yd |
| Holmwood Close Cricket Ground NONSUCH WALK | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Cuddington Croft Primary School WEST DRIVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Cheam Recreation Ground Cheam Park Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Cheam Fields Club DEVON ROAD | tennis courts | 889 yd |
| Fitness4Less (Sutton) GANDER GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Sutton Cricket Club GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 88.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 67.3% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.