Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Sutton: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SM3 9UU.
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?
11Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 37 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 58 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
14crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 14 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 12.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
14GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 12 GP, 2 hospitals, 23 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ST RAPHAEL'S HOSP (MERTON) — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 26 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- 11.3 ha total
- largest park 3.6 ha (0.24 mi away)
Nearest: Watson Avenue Allotment — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
45shops & libraries
- 37 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Tesco, Aldi, Sainsburys, Spar…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Tesco North Cheam 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 9UU.
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 9UU
SM3 9UU scores 88/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in healthcare and local amenities — with ST RAPHAEL'S HOSP (MERTON) 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SM3 9UU is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 28,894 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 58 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 34 rated Good. The nearest school is Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 14 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 12 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 23 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ST RAPHAEL'S HOSP (MERTON), 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is ST ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
