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Hackney vs Sutton: which is the better place to live?
Is Hackney or Sutton a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Hackney and Sutton across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Sutton wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 69.4/100 versus 69.3/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Hackney | Sutton | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 69.3/100 | 69.4/100 | Sutton |
| Better value | 50.9 | 51.9 | Sutton |
| For families | 96.2 | 94 | Hackney |
| For commuters | 63.9 | 64.7 | Sutton |
| For healthcare access | 37 | 39.4 | Sutton |
| Avg house price | £612,501 | £452,352 | Sutton (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,060 | £2,379 | Hackney (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 96.4% | Hackney |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 89.5% | 92.2% | Sutton |
| Gera GP Access score | 37 | 39.4 | Sutton |
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Sutton wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 69.4/100 vs 69.3/100.
| Verdict | Hackney | Sutton | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69.3 | 69.4 | Sutton (+0.1) |
| Better value | 50.9 | 51.9 | Sutton (+1) |
| For families | 96.2 | 94 | Hackney (+2.2) |
| For commuters | 63.9 | 64.7 | Sutton (+0.8) |
| For healthcare access | 37 | 39.4 | Sutton (+2.4) |
| Measure | Hackney | Sutton |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £612,501 | £452,352 |
| Band D council tax | £2,060 | £2,379 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 96.4% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 101.7 | 101.7 |
| Gigabit broadband | 89.5% | 92.2% |
| Gera GP Access score | 37 | 39.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hackney or Sutton a better place to live overall?
- Sutton scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 69.4/100 versus 69.3/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 0.1 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Hackney or Sutton?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Sutton is better value. Average house prices are £612,501 in Hackney and £452,352 in Sutton; Band D council tax is £2,060 versus £2,379 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Hackney or Sutton better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Hackney comes out ahead for families. Hackney has 100% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 101.7 per 1,000; Sutton has 96.4% and 101.7 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Hackney or Sutton?
- For connectivity, Hackney has 89.5% gigabit-capable premises and Sutton has 92.2% (Ofcom, June 2026). Sutton leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Hackney or Sutton?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Hackney scores 37 (North East London ICB) and Sutton scores 39.4 (South West London ICB). Sutton has the better GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).