Affluence in SM3 8LA
How SM3 8LA ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- North Cheam East
- Council
- Sutton
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,467 (2024)
SM3 8LASutton
How well off SM3 8LA is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM3 8LA area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment5.0
- Crime6.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Income9.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Older people in low-income households9.0
- Employment10.0
- Health and disability10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the SM3 8LA area is above that, at 64.7%. 19.5% are retired and 5.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SM3 8LA area is above that, at 37.4%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM3 8LA area is broadly in line with that, at 32.5%. 14.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM3 8LA sits in (North Cheam East): about 1,467 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.