Key differences
Crime rate /1k: Sutton (21) is ahead of Southwark (59)
Transport: Southwark (53/100) is ahead of Sutton (33/100)
Liveability: Southwark (69/100) is ahead of Sutton (62/100)
Head-to-head comparison
The Verdict
Southwark has a stronger transport score — 53/100 vs 33/100. Sutton is more affordable at £472k median vs £518k.
Southwark scores higher on transport, but Sutton is the more affordable option.
Best for
Southwark
Southwark 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.
Southwark vs Sutton: what the data says
Overall, Southwark scores higher on liveability (69/100 vs 62/100), reflecting a better combined picture across safety, transport, schools and environment.
Property in Sutton is more affordable — median price £472k vs £518k in Southwark, a difference of around 9%. Over the past year prices changed +3.5% in Southwark and +2.5% in Sutton.
Sutton has a lower crime rate (21 incidents per 1,000 residents vs 59 in Southwark). Central London boroughs typically show higher per-resident figures due to large daytime populations.
Southwark edges ahead on public transport connectivity (score 53/100 vs 33/100).
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