Area360 logo

Find postcode

Sutton

Interactive map displaying Sutton

About

Sutton ward encompasses the village of Sutton and its surrounding rural landscape within East Cambridgeshire. The settlement is positioned on the edge of the undulating chalk terrain known as the Newmarket Ridge, which shapes its topography. The area is characterised by arable farmland and residential streets, with the historic parish church of St. Andrew forming a central landmark. Local services are concentrated along the High Street, catering primarily to village residents.

A notable feature is the presence of Sutton Hoo, though this is the Suffolk site of archaeological significance. The ward's own landscape includes Sutton Gault, a crossing point on the prehistoric Icknield Way path near the Old Bedford River. This location speaks to the area's longstanding role within the wider Fenland drainage system. The surrounding fields are part of a working agricultural environment, with public footpaths providing access to the open countryside.

Area overview

On average Sutton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sutton is £61,219 per year. There are 2 schools in Sutton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sutton is home to around 5,641 people, with a population density of about 108.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sutton Population
5,641
Population density
108.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.15(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.6(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.5(-14%)
Burglary
4.25(+53%)
Other theft
3.9(-30%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,195
92.14%
Other White
191
3.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
40
0.71%
African
30
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.48%
Total population: 5,638

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,467
31.84%
Level 3 (A level)
863
18.73%
No qualifications
726
15.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
681
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
486
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 4,608

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
948
40.24%
Owns with a mortgage
887
37.65%
Other social rented
234
9.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
189
8.02%
Other forms of private rent
47
1.99%
Total households: 2,356

Property prices in Sutton

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Sutton area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,500 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 Sutton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£380,000
Flats1£167,500
Semi-Detached16£291,250
Terraced9£252,000

10 years median price trend in Sutton

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

Data Sources

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