Sutton

Our thoughts on Sutton…

Sutton is one of the most tranquil boroughs in the capital, characterised by charming period housing, peaceful green spaces, and happy residents – an impressive 91% said Sutton was a ‘great place to live’ in a recent survey!

Buyers are drawn to the borough for the dual lifestyle of good links to the centre of London alongside opportunities for a more rural way of life.

Due north of the Surrey Downs, Sutton residents don’t have to travel far to get lost in the rolling hills and mesmeric views, a unique privilege of living in this part of London.

Despite the tranquility, it’s a centre for innovation and excellence, being home to the renowned Royal Marsden Hospital. The Institute of Cancer Research on Cotswold Road has undergone the first phase of the a £170m ‘Sutton for Life’ regeneration project, which has so far helped to build a Centre for Cancer Imaging to evaluate new treatment drugs.

Need more convincing? Check out our Top 5 points that should do the trick.

1. The schools are amongst the best in the country!
   
   Yes, it is true! Sutton is home to a selection of outstanding schools, and was ranked as the top performing area for GCSE results in England in 2011.
   
   Click here to see Primary schools in Sutton
   
   Click here to see Secondary schools in Sutton
   
   
2. We are SAFE!
   
   Quiet and subdued, the London Borough of Sutton regularly ranks among the top 5 safest boroughs in the capital, with an average crime rate of 57 per 1000 people as of 2013 – lower than the UK average, and significantly lower than the London average.
   
   
3. Plenty of green space
   
   Sutton has fantastic green spaces to relax in natural surroundings, with an impressive 89 parks and green spaces totalling 1500 acres spread across the borough.
   
   
4. A fit for your lifestyle….
   
   Sutton town centre is the heart of the borough, home to the area’s best selection of shops and restaurants. Popular nationals are here alongside great independents. There are Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose Supermarkets in the borough and for keen home cooks remember to pay a visit the monthly Farmer’s Market in the High Street at the beginning of every month.
   
   For a bit of retail therapy, selections are available in the town centre with two shopping centres, Saint Nicolas and Times Square, which offer a range of high street favourites. There are also a number of other useful shops on the High Street, including a range of different bank branches. If this isn’t enough, you can also extend your options by simply hopping on a train to central London!
   
   
5. Speedy transport
   
   Sutton benefits from National Rail links, Thameslink services and bus services scattered throughout the borough. A train journey to Clapham Junction or Victoria from Sutton takes a mere 30 minutes or less, with onward travel fast and straightforward from both of these locations. For drivers, the borough is only a few miles from the M25 whilst the A24 provides a straight route all the way to the heart of London.