Key differences
Median price: Sutton (£472k) is ahead of Richmond upon Thames (£725k)
Liveability: Richmond upon Thames (67/100) is ahead of Sutton (62/100)
Crime rate /1k: Richmond upon Thames (15) is ahead of Sutton (21)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Richmond upon Thames has a stronger liveability score — 67/100 vs 62/100. Sutton is more affordable at £472k median vs £725k.
The areas are closely matched — the decision comes down to specific streets and personal priorities.
Best for
Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames 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.
Richmond upon Thames vs Sutton: what the data says
Overall, Richmond upon Thames scores higher on liveability (67/100 vs 62/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Sutton is more affordable — median price £472k vs £725k in Richmond upon Thames, a difference of around 35%. Over the past year prices changed +11.8% in Richmond upon Thames and +2.5% in Sutton.
Richmond upon Thames has a lower crime rate (15 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 21 in Sutton). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Richmond upon Thames edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 34/100 vs 33/100).
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