It’s right out at the southern extreme of London, but don’t let that fool you; Sutton is no one-horse town. This rather charming outer borough has plenty to offer, from great schools to a thriving cultural scene. To find out the 5 best places to live in Sutton, we turn to HomeViews reviewers for their unique insights into the best new homes in the area.
Where is Sutton?
Sutton is one of the southwest outer London boroughs that’s almost venturing into Surrey. With Mitcham to the north, Croydon to the east and Epsom to the west, it’s nestled in some prime south London real estate.
5 best places to live in Sutton
Let’s take a closer look at some of the best-ranked property developments in Sutton. As always, our rankings are determined entirely by the scores given by the resident reviewers.
If there are any developments that catch your eye, just click for more details. This will take you to its dedicated page, where you can find all the submitted reviews and scores that will help you find the best places to live in Sutton.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
Living in Sutton – What can you expect?
Sutton’s main strength is that it gives a balance of rural and city living benefits. If you want to have the perks of a London lifestyle, but in a more peaceful setting, Sutton delivers.
Firstly, there are excellent transport links into central London. You can be right in the heart of the capital in under half an hour by train. Plus, there’s no shortage of bus routes to nearby Wimbledon, Croydon and Kingston.
As for what’s on your doorstep, Sutton is well supplied with green spaces. It has an abundance of excellent parks, including Manor Park, Cheam Park, and Overton Park and Recreation Ground. There’s also the famous Nonsuch Park, the beautiful surviving remnants of Henry VIII’s former palace.
Alongside all this natural and historical beauty, Sutton also has many of the best schooling options in the country. It is also routinely ranked among the lowest crime rate boroughs in London each year. This is why Sutton was named the best place in London for families to move to in 2020.
Average property prices in Sutton
Another big draw for living in Sutton is its relative affordability. According to Rightmove, the average sales price for properties in Sutton approximately £524,000 with flats usually going for about £293,000. Like much of the UK, prices in Sutton have stagnated over the past year.
For renting in Sutton, expect to pay about £1,750 per calendar month. This is significantly lower than the London rental average.
Hopefully, our list can serve as a good starting point for your exploration of Sutton. If you need to know more, click the link for our dedicated guide. Here you’ll discover what this south London borough is all about.
HomeViews is the only independent review platform for residential developments in the UK. Prospective buyers and tenants use it to make an informed decision on where to live based on insights from carefully verified resident reviews. Part of Rightmove since February 2024, we’re working with developers, house builders, operators, housing associations and the Government to give residents a voice, recognise high performers and to help improve standards across the industry.
