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Property investment stats for Sutton, Surrey

A complete guide to property investment in Sutton.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Sutton offers a balanced market for investors, with a strong presence of families and a high proportion of degree-educated residents. The area’s property market has shown some resilience, as seen in the capital growth over three years of 5.6%, even though the one-year capital growth of -1.5% suggests recent price changes have been more subdued. Affordability is reasonable by London standards, with a price-to-income ratio of 6.4 and a rent-to-income ratio of 28.5%, both sitting in ranges that will not surprise anyone familiar with the capital. The median price per square foot of £517 per sq ft and the current median asking sale price for a three-bedroom house of £575,000 reflect the area’s appeal to established households.

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Key investment stats for Sutton

Median price per sq ft

£517 / sq ft

Average rental yield

6.0%

Capital growth (1y)

-1.5%

Sales in past year

1,050

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Sutton

Live prices in Sutton, Surrey

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£385,000

25% of properties below...

£275,000

75% of properties below...

£578,750

Most expensive property

£3,500,000

Live listings

694

Median days on market

59

Should you invest in Sutton?

Opportunities

  • The average rental yield of 6.0% is attractive for London, especially given the stability in the local market.
  • High demand from families (in the 89th percentile nationally) supports both sales and rental markets.
  • The top postcode district for rental yield, SM2, offers yields of 6.3%, which may appeal to yield-focused investors.

Risks

  • The one-year capital growth of -1.5% shows that short-term price changes have not been positive, which could concern investors looking for quick gains.
  • Liquidity is reasonable, but with annual sales of 1,050 and properties spending 59 days on the market, investors may need patience when buying or selling.
  • The median of achieved minus asking price of £500 (the typical achieved discount) suggests some negotiation is still required to secure a sale.

Outlook

The outlook for Sutton remains steady, with the area’s appeal to families and professionals underpinning demand for both sales and rentals. While short-term capital growth has been muted, the annualised growth over three years of 1.8% suggests a gradual upward trend over the medium term.

Rental demand is likely to remain strong, supported by a high proportion of private renters (in the 72nd percentile) and attractive yields. Investors should not expect rapid price increases, but the combination of stable yields and a resilient local economy makes Sutton a solid choice for those with a long-term perspective.

Live properties in Sutton

Investment properties in Sutton, Surrey

1 bedroom apartment for sale
40% below median price

£160,000

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Croft Road, Sutton

Properties needing refurbishment in Sutton, Surrey
Needs Refurb
2 bedroom apartment for sale
17% below median price

£300,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom apartment for sale

Cheam Road, Sutton SM1

Priced to sell properties in Sutton, Surrey
Priced to Sell
1 bedroom flat for sale
On market for 176 days

£170,000

1 bedroom flat for sale

Epsom Road, Sutton

Slow to sell properties in Sutton, Surrey
Slow to Sell
Studio flat for sale
Reduced by 22%

£125,000

Studio flat for sale

Lower Road, Sutton

Big price drop properties in Sutton, Surrey
Big Price Drop
3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
2,611 sq ft

£2,350,000 - Offers in Excess of

3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Cuddington Way, South Cheam

Properties with planning granted in Sutton, Surrey
Planning Granted
1 bedroom flat for sale
72% below median price

£70,000

1 bedroom flat for sale

Sutton Park Road, Sutton

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Sutton, Surrey
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom flat for sale
47% below median price

£320,000

2 bedroom flat for sale

Cedar Road, Sutton, SM2

Auction properties in Sutton, Surrey
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Asking and achieved prices are broadly aligned — little negotiation room on average.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £500

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £25,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.2%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.4%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 4.4%

Best places to invest in Sutton

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1SM26.3%1.7%£506 / sq ft
2SM16.2%1.7%£512 / sq ft
3SM35.3%2.6%£545 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.