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Sutton East

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About

Sutton East sits on the eastern side of Sutton town centre and blends residential streets with local shops, schools and community facilities. The High Street and surrounding roads host a mix of independents and national chains, with regular bus routes and the A232 running east–west through the area. Housing ranges from late-Victorian terraces to interwar semi-detached streets, many laid out around small green squares and allotments that provide local open space. Community centres, a library and health services are within walking distance for most residents, and short streets behind the shops retain the back‑lane patterns that shaped the town in the 19th century.

Transport is one practical strength: Sutton railway station provides frequent rail links into central London, including services to London Victoria and Thameslink routes to St Pancras International, making commutes straightforward. The area is also known for its network of short, tree-lined residential roads and for a compact town-centre footprint where shops, civic facilities and local schools sit close together, so daily needs are often met without long trips.

Area overview

On average Sutton East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sutton East is £88,365 per year. On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Sutton East is home to around 8,146 people, with a population density of about 8,593.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Sutton East Population
8,146
Population density
8,593.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.89(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.36(-46%)
Vehicle crime
6.51(-33%)
Other theft
4.54(-61%)
Burglary
3.81(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,814
59.1%
Other White
960
11.79%
Indian
391
4.8%
Other Asian
389
4.78%
African
243
2.98%
Total population: 8,145

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,617
40.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,028
15.99%
No qualifications
911
14.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
815
12.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
561
8.73%
Total 16+ residents: 6,428

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,308
40.26%
Owns outright
987
30.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
701
21.58%
Other social rented
135
4.16%
Other forms of private rent
52
1.6%
Total households: 3,249

Property prices in Sutton East

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in Sutton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,000 up to £915,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sutton East 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 Sutton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£600,000
Flats21£300,000
Semi-Detached31£530,000
Terraced25£465,000

10 years median price trend in Sutton East

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

Data Sources

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