Sutton Area Guide

Situated on the northern slopes of the North Downs, Sutton is just five miles west of Croydon and 10 miles south of London city centre. Owning a property in Sutton means you enjoy the best of both worlds. As well as tranquil green spaces and one of the lowest crime levels in London, Sutton benefits from all the amenities of one of the world’s great capital cities.

WELCOME TO SUTTON

The heart of the London Borough of Sutton, the town is a perfect blend of suburban peace and big-city excitement. The area boasts fantastic local facilities, a reputation for educational excellence and quick access to both the rolling hills of the Downs and London. Ideal for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital, it’s got everything you need.

SUTTON IS MADE FOR FAMILIES

Sutton scores amongst the best performing educational authorities year after year. This is mainly due to the wide range of highly regarded primary and secondary schools in the area. While the Avenue Academy and Westbourne Primary are perfect choices for younger students, Sutton Grammar School for Boys and Nonsuch High School for Girls meets older children's needs.

GETTING AROUND IN SUTTON

Located on the A232, which connects to the A3 and A23 for quick access to London, Sutton has unbeatable travel links. The Sutton mainline station links the town to London's main stations, while Morden Tube Station is three miles to the north and acts as the southern terminus for the Northern Line.

A SHORT HISTORY OF SUTTON

Sutton is first recorded in the Domesday Book, though archaeological remains suggest people have lived in the area for thousands of years. Once the territory of feared highwaymen and bandits, the town became an important stopover on the Brighton to London stagecoach route in the 18th Century. In the 1900s, Sutton expanded rapidly, becoming an attractive and affluent suburb home to a diverse range of residents, including Katie Melua, James Hunt and Joan Armatrading.

LIBRARIES, CULTURE AND THE ARTS

Sutton has a reputation as an artistic and creative suburb, with this reflected in the significant number of public artworks on show throughout the town. Sutton Central Library is the largest library in the borough, and the Empire Cinema brings the latest blockbusters to town. The highly regarded Royal Marsden Hospital also plays an essential role in the local community. 

SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT IN SUTTON

Thanks to its proximity to London, Sutton benefits from all the shopping and entertainment facilities you could need. Sutton High Street is home to restaurants that serve up a dizzying array of world cuisines, as well as Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and M&S supermarkets. All Bar One and the Old Bank are popular pubs within the area, while the Winning Area was the site of several Rolling Stones gigs in the ‘60s.