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SM3

SUTTON

Greater London, London, England

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SM3 is the postcode district for SUTTON, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £552,781
1yr change ▲ 0.5%
Crime 27% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£552,781

▲ 0.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

93% above national avg

Crime Rate

59.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

27% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

363 Mbps

Property Prices in SM3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SM3 is £552,781, which is 58% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in SM3 cost 92.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SM3 have risen 0.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £811,288 17
Semi-detached £623,911 265
Terraced £556,481 282
Flat £308,703 216
All types £552,781 812

5-Year Price History

£520K £542K £564K £586K £607K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SM3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 59.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SM3 has a crime rate well 27% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
18.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
13.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
8.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SM3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SM3 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Cheam High School Secondary Not inspected mi
Nonsuch High School for Girls Secondary Good mi
Glenthorne High School Secondary Good mi
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

83,288

Population

62

Median Age

38%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
38.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
9.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SM3 are 363.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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363.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

90%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SM3 is collected by Sutton Council. The Band D rate is £1,090/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

SM

SM3 — SUTTON

Area Summary

SM3 (SUTTON) offers above-average property prices (£552,781, 93% above national average), low crime (27% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (363 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SM3 SUTTON

What is the average house price in SM3 SUTTON?
The average house price in SM3 (SUTTON) is £552,781, based on 812 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 93% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.5% over the past year.
Is SM3 SUTTON a safe area to live?
Crime in SM3 is significantly below the national average (59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (18.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SM3 SUTTON?
The population of SM3 (SUTTON) is approximately 83,288 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 38% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 9% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SM3?
The average broadband download speed in SM3 is 363 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 90%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SM3 SUTTON?
There are 9 schools in or near SM3. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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