Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Sutton (21) is ahead of Islington (105)
Transport: Islington (58/100) is ahead of Sutton (33/100)
Median price: Sutton (£472k) is ahead of Islington (£658k)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Islington has a stronger transport score — 58/100 vs 33/100. Sutton is more affordable at £472k median vs £658k.
Islington scores higher on transport, but Sutton is the more affordable option.
Best for
Islington
Islington is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Sutton
Sutton suits families and those prioritising a low-crime neighbourhood.
Islington vs Sutton: what the data says
Overall, Islington scores higher on liveability (72/100 vs 62/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Sutton is more affordable — median price £472k vs £658k in Islington, a difference of around 28%. Over the past year prices changed +12.0% in Islington and +2.5% in Sutton.
Sutton has a lower crime rate (21 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 105 in Islington). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Islington edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 58/100 vs 33/100).
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