Is Merton or Sutton better for families?

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

Is Merton safer than Sutton?

Yes — Merton has a lower crime rate (52 per 1,000 residents) compared to Sutton (61 per 1,000).

Is Merton more expensive than Sutton?

Yes — Merton is more expensive. Median property price in Merton is £539k, compared to £472k in Sutton.

Which has better transport links, Merton or Sutton?

Merton has better transport connectivity (score 43/100 vs 34/100). .

Which is better for first-time buyers, Merton 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.

Merton vs Sutton — Crime, Schools, Prices & Transport

Merton wins on 3 out of 8 metrics. Sutton wins 1.

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Head-to-head comparison

MetricMertonSutton

Liveability65/100 ✓61/100

Median price£539k£472k ✓

Safety score85/10085/100

Crime rate /1k52 ✓61

Transport43/100 ✓34/100

Zone 1 commute— min— min

Good schools—%—%

Investment score—/100—/100

Merton vs Sutton: what the data says

Overall, Merton scores higher on liveability (65/100 vs 61/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Sutton is more affordable — median price £472k vs £539k in Merton, a difference of around 12%. Over the past year prices changed +2.0% in Merton and +2.5% in Sutton.

Merton has a lower crime rate (52 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 61 in Sutton). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Merton edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 43/100 vs 34/100).

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Merton vs Sutton: what the data says

Overall, Merton scores higher on liveability (65/100 vs 61/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.

Property in Sutton is more affordable — median price £472k vs £539k in Merton, a difference of around 12%. Over the past year prices changed +2.0% in Merton and +2.5% in Sutton.

Merton has a lower crime rate (52 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 61 in Sutton). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.

Merton edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 43/100 vs 34/100).