Is Hounslow or Sutton better for families?

Sutton tends to be better for families, with comparable schools and lower crime rates.

Is Hounslow safer than Sutton?

No — Sutton has a lower crime rate (21 per 1,000 residents) compared to Hounslow (35 per 1,000).

Is Hounslow more expensive than Sutton?

Yes — Hounslow is more expensive. Median property price in Hounslow is £485k, compared to £472k in Sutton.

Which has better transport links, Hounslow or Sutton?

Hounslow and Sutton have similar transport scores.

Which is better for first-time buyers, Hounslow 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.

Hounslow vs Sutton — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

Sutton wins on 4 out of 8 metrics.

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Key differences

Crime rate /1k: Sutton (21) is ahead of Hounslow (35)

Liveability: Sutton (62/100) is ahead of Hounslow (59/100)

Safety score: Sutton (84/100) is ahead of Hounslow (82/100)

Head-to-head comparison

MetricHounslowSutton

Crime rate /1k3521 ✓

Liveability59/10062/100 ✓

Safety score82/10084/100 ✓

Median price£485k£472k ✓

Transport33/10033/100

Zone 1 commute— min— min

Good schools—%—%

Investment score—/100—/100

The Verdict

Hounslow and Sutton are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Prices are similar: £485k in Hounslow vs £472k in Sutton.

TransportTie

SafetySutton

SchoolsTie

ValueSutton

OverallSutton

Key trade-off

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

Best for

Hounslow

Hounslow 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.

Hounslow vs Sutton: what the data says

Overall, Sutton scores higher on liveability (59/100 vs 62/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Sutton is more affordable — median price £472k vs £485k in Hounslow, a difference of around 3%. Over the past year prices changed +15.0% in Hounslow and +2.5% in Sutton.

Sutton has a lower crime rate (21 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 35 in Hounslow). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

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

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The Verdict

Hounslow and Sutton are closely matched across the key liveability metrics. Prices are similar: £485k in Hounslow vs £472k in Sutton.

TransportTie

SafetySutton

SchoolsTie

ValueSutton

OverallSutton

Key trade-off

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

Best for

Hounslow

Hounslow 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.

Hounslow vs Sutton: what the data says

Overall, Sutton scores higher on liveability (59/100 vs 62/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Sutton is more affordable — median price £472k vs £485k in Hounslow, a difference of around 3%. Over the past year prices changed +15.0% in Hounslow and +2.5% in Sutton.

Sutton has a lower crime rate (21 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 35 in Hounslow). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

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