St Margarets Avenue is in Sutton and in Sutton district. SM3 9TX 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 St Margarets Avenue, Sutton, SM3 9TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM3 9UP, SM3 9TT, SM3 9UF, SM3 9UT, SM3 9UE, SM3 9RX, SM3 9TU, SM3 9RY, SM3 9SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM3 9TX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.9% | 48.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 9TX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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 | 28% | 36.5% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 55% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 52.5% | 51.8% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.4% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 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 | 13.7% | 12.1% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 12.1% | -9.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 21.8% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 29.7% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 7.7% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 85.7% | 75.2% | -10.5% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 90.5% | 84% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 11.2% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 83.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 14.4% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.2% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Avenue was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.7% lower than the Cheam average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Margarets Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cheam and the 205th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 St Margarets Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £627,000 | 2024-09-20 | £613,024 |
| 77 St Margarets Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,575 | 2021-12-10 | £621,286 |
| 103 St Margarets Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £457,000 | 2019-01-04 | £545,689 |
| 93 St Margarets Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2018-10-26 | £532,212 |
| 89 St Margarets Avenue, Sutton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £473,000 | 2018-02-08 | £573,423 |
SM3 9TX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spencer Nursery School Spencer Road , Mitcham Junction CR4 4JP | 3out of 4 | 4,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy Molesey Drive , Cheam SM3 9UU | 4out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School London Road , North Cheam SM3 9DL | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary Academy Ridge Road , North Cheam SM3 9LY | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheam Fields Primary Academy Stoughton Avenue , Cheam SM3 8PQ | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Primary School Anton Crescent , Collingwood Road SM1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 1,030 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 | 730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenthorne High School Sutton Common Road , SM3 9PS | 4out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Grammar School Manor Lane , SM1 4AS | 4out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Greenshaw High School Grennell Road , SM1 3DY | 3out of 4 | 2,637 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 | 4,167 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 | 555 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes College Sutton West Centre , SM1 2SD | 4out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Homefield Preparatory School Western Road , Sutton SM1 2TE | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sutton High School GDST 55 Cheam Road , Sutton SM1 2AL | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton College of Learning for Adults St Nicholas Way , SM1 1EA | - not rated | 2,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Cafe | 118 Church Hill Road, North Cheam | 463 yd | |
| Savoy Cafe | 6 St Dunstans Hill, Cheam | 467 yd | |
| Harrisons @ Cheam High School | Cheam High School, Chatsworth Road | 685 yd | |
| Tasty Cafe | 696 London Road, North Cheam | 713 yd | |
| Starbucks | 566 London Road, North Cheam | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gander Inn | The Gander Public House, 2 St Dunstans Hill | 503 yd | |
| Nonsuch Inn | 552 - 556 London Road, North Cheam | 781 yd | |
| Lord Nelson T/A Loco Loco, El Rodeo Mexicano, Burrito Bandits | Lord Nelson, 837 London Road | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Horse Fish And Chips | 124 Church Hill Road, North Cheam | 462 yd | |
| The Raj | 16 St Dunstans Hill, Cheam | 467 yd | |
| Tasty | 114 Church Hill Road, North Cheam | 469 yd | |
| Mr India | 4 The Parade, Oldfields Road | 559 yd | |
| Sweet And Sour (Sutton) | 6 The Parade, Oldfields Road | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 566 London Road, North Cheam | 759 yd | |
| Aldi Food Store | 673 London Road, North Cheam | 791 yd | |
| Cheam Arena | 563 - 567 London Road, North Cheam | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Sutton) LONDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 594 yd |
| Cheam High School CHATSWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Club Constellation (Closed) London Road | 687 yd | |
| Cheam Leisure Centre MALDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 791 yd |
| Westbourne Primary School ANTON CRESCENT | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Sutton Churches Tennis Club Gander Green Lane | tennis courts | 1,046 yd |
| Sutton Utd Fc BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND BOROUGH SPORTS GROUND GANDER GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 113.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.