Cheam
Strong on safety and schools
This public area guide compares Cheam in Sutton using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Cheam a good place to live?
Cheam may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Sutton below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Cheam at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Cheam
Crime rate
Crime rate
10.28 per 1,000 people
Percentile
83rd percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Cheam
House prices
Average sold price
£628,191
Percentile
95th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Cheam
Flood risk in Cheam
Transport in Cheam
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Cheam a good place to live?
Cheam may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Cheam safe?
Cheam ranks in the 83rd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Cheam?
The average sold price is £628,191, with house prices in the 95th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Cheam?
Schools rank in the 84th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Cheam?
Nearby public profiles include Worcester Park South in Sutton and North Cheam in Sutton.
