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Cheam is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 11374.
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Cheam is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 11374. The median property price is 450000, with detached homes at 1120000 and flats at 313500. Sales activity showed 228 transactions in the 12 months to May 2026, with prices rising 5.3 per cent over five years. Crime records 323 incidents monthly, with violent crime at 102 and anti-social behaviour at 66 being the most common categories. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 13.1 micrograms per cubic metre and particulate matter at 7.6. There is no flood risk in the area. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 99.9 per cent superfast coverage and 91.7 per cent gigabit availability. The neighbourhood contains 31 listed buildings and 6 conservation areas. Council tax for band D properties is 2378.64 for 2026/27. About 85 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Cheam across deprivation measures.
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 11374.