The London Borough of Sutton ranked 310th out of 1,447 in the Best Places to Live guide by Garrington Property Finders. The assessment considers factors such as education, employment, and green space. Sutton particularly excelled in schools, coming in 40th nationally, and offers extensive green areas. However, it has low wellbeing rankings, at 1,384th, reflecting struggles with health and satisfaction. The average family home price is high, nearly three times the average in England, while heritage aspects rank 418th, with a developing cultural scene enhancing community life.
The annual report evaluates towns and boroughs across England and Wales based on 18 factors, including education, employment, green space, heritage, house prices, and public health.
Sutton scored particularly well in the combined category of schools, employment, and connectivity - ranking 40th nationally, aided by top-performing schools like Sutton Grammar School.
Local parks like Manor Park, Nonsuch Park, and Oaks Park offer a blend of landscaped gardens, woodland paths, and wide-open fields, perfect for walks and picnics.
The borough ranked poorly for wellbeing, placing 1,384th, which includes metrics on physical health, life satisfaction, and access to wellbeing services.
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