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About

Great Sutton is a residential suburb situated within the eastern part of the Cheshire West and Chester unitary authority. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing developments and more modern estates, providing homes for a largely commuter population. Local amenities are centred around several parades of shops serving daily needs. The suburb is bordered by the M53 motorway to the west, which provides direct road links to both Chester and the Wirral peninsula.

The landscape includes areas of open parkland and playing fields, with the suburban streets generally being quiet and well-maintained. A notable local feature is the presence of the Sutton Green Conservation Area, which protects a cluster of historic timber-framed buildings and a village green, offering a distinct contrast to the surrounding modern housing. Public transport connections, primarily bus services, facilitate travel to the nearby larger towns.

Area overview

On average Great Sutton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Great Sutton is £45,313 per year. There are 4 schools in Great Sutton: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Great Sutton is home to around 5,090 people, with a population density of about 4,547.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Great Sutton Population
5,090
Population density
4,547.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.13(-30%)
Public order
6.68(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.34(-63%)
Other theft
2.75(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.16(-88%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,841
95.11%
Other White
76
1.49%
Irish
46
0.9%
Other Asian
28
0.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
0.35%
Total population: 5,090

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,061
24.94%
Level 3 (A level)
838
19.69%
No qualifications
812
19.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
645
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
482
11.33%
Total 16+ residents: 4,255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
968
43.18%
Owns with a mortgage
792
35.33%
Social rents from council
219
9.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
162
7.23%
Other social rented
51
2.27%
Total households: 2,242

Property prices in Great Sutton

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Great Sutton area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,346 up to £590,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Great Sutton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Great Sutton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£242,000
Semi-Detached35£200,000
Terraced11£160,000

10 years median price trend in Great Sutton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Great Sutton.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.