Is Harrow or Sutton better for families?

Harrow and Sutton are broadly comparable for families — check specific postcodes using LondonIQ's school ratings and safety data.

Is Harrow safer than Sutton?

No — Sutton has a lower crime rate (21 per 1,000 residents) compared to Harrow (28 per 1,000).

Is Harrow more expensive than Sutton?

Yes — Harrow is more expensive. Median property price in Harrow is £542k, compared to £472k in Sutton.

Which has better transport links, Harrow or Sutton?

Harrow and Sutton have similar transport scores.

Which is better for first-time buyers, Harrow or Sutton?

For first-time buyers, Sutton is more accessible on price (£472k median). Use LondonIQ's affordability calculator to see stamp duty costs and required income for specific postcodes.

Harrow vs Sutton — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

Sutton wins on 3 out of 8 metrics.

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Key differences

Median price: Sutton (£472k) is ahead of Harrow (£542k)

Crime rate /1k: Sutton (21) is ahead of Harrow (28)

Liveability: Sutton (62/100) is ahead of Harrow (58/100)

Head-to-head comparison

MetricHarrowSutton

Median price£542k£472k ✓

Crime rate /1k2821 ✓

Liveability58/10062/100 ✓

Safety score82/10084/100

Transport33/10033/100

Zone 1 commute— min— min

Good schools—%—%

Investment score—/100—/100

The Verdict

Harrow and Sutton are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Sutton is more affordable at £472k median vs £542k.

TransportTie

SafetyTie

SchoolsTie

ValueSutton

OverallSutton

Key trade-off

The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.

Best for

Harrow

Harrow suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.

Best for

Sutton

Sutton suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.

Harrow vs Sutton: what the data says

Overall, Sutton scores higher on liveability (58/100 vs 62/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Sutton is more affordable — median price £472k vs £542k in Harrow, a difference of around 13%. Over the past year prices changed +2.5% in Harrow and +2.5% in Sutton.

Sutton has a lower crime rate (21 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 28 in Harrow). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Sutton edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 33/100 vs 33/100).

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The Verdict

Harrow and Sutton are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Sutton is more affordable at £472k median vs £542k.

TransportTie

SafetyTie

SchoolsTie

ValueSutton

OverallSutton

Key trade-off

The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.

Best for

Harrow

Harrow suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.

Best for

Sutton

Sutton suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.

Harrow vs Sutton: what the data says

Overall, Sutton scores higher on liveability (58/100 vs 62/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Sutton is more affordable — median price £472k vs £542k in Harrow, a difference of around 13%. Over the past year prices changed +2.5% in Harrow and +2.5% in Sutton.

Sutton has a lower crime rate (21 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 28 in Harrow). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Sutton edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 33/100 vs 33/100).