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Cheam is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 11,374.
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Cheam is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 11,374. The median property price is £450,000, with 228 sales recorded over 12 months. Terraced homes median at £560,000, flats at £313,500, semi-detached at £702,500 and detached at £1,120,000. Price per square metre stands at £4,814. Deprivation deciles are relatively high across most measures, with about 85% of neighbourhoods in England being more deprived. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 13.1 annual mean and particulate matter at 7.6. Flood risk is minimal at 0%. Broadband connectivity is strong: 99.9% have superfast access and 91.7% have gigabit-capable coverage. The area has 6 conservation areas and 31 listed buildings. Council tax band D is £2,378.64. The London Borough of Sutton administers planning and local services, currently under Liberal Democrat political control.
Data updated 2026/2025. Cheam, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
This district. Figures below lead with Cheam’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.
Within London, Cheam ranks 8th cheapest of 33, 3rd safest and 11th most affordable.
Sold prices in Cheam have risen 5% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 85% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Cheam (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 9 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 9).
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/cheam.
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Nearby areas we cover: Sutton, Belmont, North Cheam.
Cheam is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 11,374.