Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Sutton: a school rated Good 0.5 miles away and roughly 12 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SM3 8QY.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
10Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 28 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 46 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.5 mi
Is it safe?
4crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
12GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 11 GP, 1 hospital, 24 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CHEAM FAMILY PRACTICE — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 13 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 12 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
11green spaces
- 49.9 ha total
- largest park 24.6 ha (0.17 mi away)
Nearest: Playing Field (14 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
46shops & libraries
- 39 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Spar, Cook, Waitrose…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Tesco Sutton Malden Rd Esso Express — 0.3 mi
In Sutton, 72% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (92% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 92% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Sutton, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SM3 8QY.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SM3.
Average sold price by property type across the SM3 district, 2021–2026.
About SM3 8QY
SM3 8QY scores 88/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SM3 8QY is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 23,943 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 46 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 25 rated Good. The nearest school is Cheam Fields Primary Academy, within a short walk.
There were 4 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 11 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 24 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CHEAM FAMILY PRACTICE, 0.4 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
