Marlow Drive is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM3 9BD 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 Marlow Drive, Sutton, SM3 9BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM3 9AZ, SM3 9AW, SM3 9AP, SM3 9BH, SM3 9BY, SM3 9AR, SM3 9BQ, SM3 9DF, SM3 9BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM3 9BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.3% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.7% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 31% | 35.4% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 50.5% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 52.9% | 53.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 37.2% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 6.6% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 17.4% | 14.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 11.2% | -10.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 16.7% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 19.2% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 30.4% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.5% 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 | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 10% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 82.1% | 67.5% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 84.8% | 75.1% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 14.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 74.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 16.7% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 2.5% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 12% | 1.7% | 10.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 0.3% | 6.0% | -5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlow Drive was 135.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 181.0% higher than the Cheam average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Marlow Drive has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cheam and the 75th highest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Marlow Drive, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-09-27 | £586,626 |
| 75 Marlow Drive, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-08-01 | £615,099 |
| 59 Marlow Drive, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-05-14 | £514,736 |
| 57 Marlow Drive, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-01-05 | £543,662 |
| 23 Marlow Drive, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-09-05 | £493,066 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,791 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 | 284 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy Molesey Drive , Cheam SM3 9UU | 4out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary Academy Ridge Road , North Cheam SM3 9LY | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorchester Primary School Dorchester Road , KT4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Common Junior Academy Kingsmead Avenue , KT4 8UT | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 3,028 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 | 4,292 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 | 24 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Blossom House School Station Road , Motspur Park KT3 6JJ | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Cafe | 696 London Road, North Cheam | 184 yd | |
| India Cottage | 691 London Road, North Cheam | 275 yd | |
| The Cricket Lounge | 603 - 605 London Road, North Cheam | 330 yd | |
| Starbucks | 566 London Road, North Cheam | 449 yd | |
| Tas Restaurant And Grill | 551 - 553 London Road, North Cheam | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch Inn | 552 - 556 London Road, North Cheam | 442 yd | |
| Lord Nelson T/A Loco Loco, El Rodeo Mexicano, Burrito Bandits | Lord Nelson, 837 London Road | 672 yd | |
| Gander Inn | The Gander Public House, 2 St Dunstans Hill | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Capital Chinese Takeaway | 718 London Road, North Cheam | 184 yd | |
| Hot Rocks | 692 London Road, North Cheam | 184 yd | |
| Pizza & Chicken 2 Go | 716 London Road, North Cheam | 184 yd | |
| North Cheam Traditional Fish And Chips | 615 London Road, North Cheam | 225 yd | |
| Classico Pizza | 601 London Road, North Cheam | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Store | 673 London Road, North Cheam | 232 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 566 London Road, North Cheam | 449 yd | |
| Cheam Arena | 563 - 567 London Road, North Cheam | 489 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sutton) LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 127 yd |
| Club Constellation (Closed) London Road | 135 yd | |
| Cheam Leisure Centre MALDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Cheam High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,048 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 38.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.