Key differences
Liveability: Sutton (62/100) is ahead of Havering (58/100)
Transport: Sutton (33/100) is ahead of Havering (29/100)
Median price: Havering (£449k) is ahead of Sutton (£472k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Havering and Sutton are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Prices are similar: £449k in Havering vs £472k in Sutton.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Havering
Havering suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Best for
Sutton
Sutton suits buyers drawn to the specific character and amenities of this area.
Havering 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 Havering is more affordable — median price £449k vs £472k in Sutton, a difference of around 5%. Over the past year prices changed +2.3% in Havering and +2.5% in Sutton.
Sutton has a lower crime rate (21 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 23 in Havering). 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 29/100).
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