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SM3 8 area guide

Who lives in SM3 8, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
Sutton
Region
London
Population
17,320 (2024)
At a glance

What SM3 8 is like

The SM3 8 postcode sector in Sutton covers 161 live postcodes and is home to about 17,320 people across 10 census neighbourhoods. 78.8% of households own their home, 17.1% rent privately and 3.9% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 40–44, and 59.6% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in SM3 8 sold for a median of £543,475 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How SM3 8 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore
8.8/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore
4/ 10

Around the middle — 17.6 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£543,475

Median over 70 sales in SM3 8, −0.6% on the year before.

TransportMore
7.0/ 10

Very good — 4 stations within a mile, 22 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 5 rated schools in SM3 8 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£85,379

Average a year, before tax — higher than 96% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

  1. 01
    Among the more affluent placesPositive

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.8 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.

  2. 02
    Well connectedPositive

    4 stations within a mile and 22 bus stops within a ten-minute walk.

  3. 03
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

  4. 04
    Schools are over capacityLook closer

    The schools in SM3 8 are 109% full, with more pupils than places overall. Check admissions before you buy.

  5. 05
    Mostly owner-occupied

    78.8% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.

Questions

SM3 8 FAQs

01
Is SM3 8 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.8 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 17.6 per 1,000 people a year, band 4 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10 (very good).
02
How much does a house cost in SM3 8?

The median sale price over the last year was £543,475.

Homes in SM3 8 sold for a median of £543,475 across 70 sales in the year to August 2026, −0.6% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is SM3 8 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 17.6 offences per 1,000 people a year around SM3 8, well below the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 4 of 10.
04
Who lives in SM3 8?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 40–44, at 7.8% of residents. 78.8% of households own their home. The most common home is semi-detached (37.6%).
05
Which council covers SM3 8?

SM3 8 is in Sutton.

SM3 8 is in Sutton, in London. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is SM3 8?

Connectivity scores 7.0 out of 10.

There are 22 bus stops within 800m and 4 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 7.0 out of 10 (very good). The nearest station is Cheam, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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