Key differences
Median price: Sutton (£382k) is ahead of Merton (£512k)
Crime rate /1k: Merton (61) is ahead of Sutton (76)
Transport: Merton (37/100) is ahead of Sutton (29/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Merton has a stronger transport score — 37/100 vs 29/100. Sutton is more affordable at £382k median vs £512k.
Merton scores higher on transport, but Sutton is the more affordable option.
Best for
Merton
Merton is the better pick for commuters prioritising fast central London access.
Best for
Sutton
Sutton suits first-time buyers and value-focused buyers on tighter budgets.
Merton vs Sutton: what the data says
Overall, Merton scores higher on liveability (64/100 vs 61/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Sutton is more affordable — median price £382k vs £512k in Merton, a difference of around 25%. Over the past year prices changed +1.5% in Merton and +1.6% in Sutton.
Merton has a lower crime rate (61 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 76 in Sutton). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Merton edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 37/100 vs 29/100).
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