Key differences
Median price: Sutton (£472k) is ahead of Haringey (£567k)
Transport: Haringey (44/100) is ahead of Sutton (33/100)
Crime rate /1k: Sutton (21) is ahead of Haringey (31)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Haringey has a stronger transport score — 44/100 vs 33/100. Sutton is more affordable at £472k median vs £567k.
Haringey scores higher on transport, but Sutton is the more affordable option.
Best for
Haringey
Haringey is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Sutton
Sutton suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Haringey vs Sutton: what the data says
Overall, Haringey scores higher on liveability (67/100 vs 62/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Sutton is more affordable — median price £472k vs £567k in Haringey, a difference of around 17%. Over the past year prices changed +2.2% in Haringey and +2.5% in Sutton.
Sutton has a lower crime rate (21 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 31 in Haringey). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Haringey edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 44/100 vs 33/100).
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