Cost of Living in Sutton
London
Borough
Population: 206,000
Average House Price
£584.1k
+101% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£50,046
+28% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£2,321/mo
+93% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,121Band D / yr
Energy£157/ mo
Water£36.00/ mo
Broadband£33.00/ mo
Bus Pass£86.40/ mo
House Prices in Sutton
+1.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£584,060
Detached£1,081,200
Semi-detached£689,000
Terraced£598,900
Flat / Apartment£466,400
House prices in Sutton have increased by +1.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Sutton
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£50,046
Mean£57,772
Median hourly rate£24.59/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£34,138
Upper quartile (75th)£69,185
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+28.2%
£11,007 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Sutton
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Sutton each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £2,321 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £177 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £157 |
| Utilities | Water | £36.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £33.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £223 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £348 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £182 |
| Estimated Total | £3,477 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Sutton
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£86.40
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.72
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£223
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Sutton
- What is the average house price in Sutton?
- The average house price in Sutton is £584,060, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £1,081,200, while flats and apartments average £466,400. Prices have risen by +1.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Sutton?
- The median annual salary in Sutton is £50,046, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £11,007 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £34,138 (lower quartile) to £69,185 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Sutton?
- Average monthly rent in Sutton is £2,321 per month. Rents have increased by +2.1% over the past year.
- Is Sutton an affordable place to live?
- Sutton is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 56% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £2,321, while the median annual salary is £50,046 (approximately £4,171 per month before tax).
- How does Sutton compare to London?
- The average house price in Sutton is £584,060, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Sutton is £33,060 more expensive than the London average.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Sutton?
- House prices in Sutton are currently rising, with a +1.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £584,060 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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