Sutton: population and statistics
Sutton has a population of 213,972 (2025) across 43.9 km², or 4,880 people per km². It ranks 106 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +6.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 213,972 residents
- 43.9 km²
- 4,880 people/km²
Sutton in numbers
Population of Sutton over time
Sutton had 201,208 residents in 2015 and 213,972 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 209,921 |
| 2021 | 209,617 |
| 2022 | 210,281 |
| 2023 | 212,059 |
| 2024 | 213,672 |
| 2025 | 213,972 |
All indicators for Sutton
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Sutton | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.7% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 302 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 20.4% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 34 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Sutton | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 86,510 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 106 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 53.6% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 22 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 13.4% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 256 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 82,347 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 100 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 62.9% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 289 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 37.1% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 29 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 65.5% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 189 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 20.3% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 93 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.2% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 165 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £452,654 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 54 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 0.6% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 243 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Sutton | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 63 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 75.4% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 177 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 12.7% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 29 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 310 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Sutton | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 9,400 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 109 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 43.9 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 190 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,465 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 100 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £44,393 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 58 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Sutton | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 75.2% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 203 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.5% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 132 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Sutton | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 22.8% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 100 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Sutton ranks 27 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.0% in Sutton, compared with an average of 0.1% in London and 3.4% across the UK.
Dwellings built before 1940: 53.6% in Sutton, compared with an average of 50.9% in London and 34.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 19.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 93% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,141 football pitches.
- 17.2 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Merton, 4.4 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Croydon (410,085 residents), 7 km away.
Business sectors: Sutton
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction19.4% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade14.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication10.8% ×1.8
- Administrative and support services8.4% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.4% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services5.8% ×0.8
- Other service activities4.8% ×1.2
Where is Sutton?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sutton?
Sutton has 213,972 residents (2025), ranking 106 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Sutton?
Sutton covers 43.9 km², with a density of 4,880 people per km².
Is the population of Sutton growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Sutton went from 201,208 to 213,972, a change of +6.3%.
Where is Sutton?
Sutton is in London (region). Latitude 51.362, longitude −0.195.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Sutton?
In Sutton, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.0% (2021), ranking 310 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Sutton?
In Sutton, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 53.6% (2026), ranking 22 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Which local authorities border Sutton?
The nearest to Sutton are Merton (4.4 km), Epsom and Ewell (5.8 km), Croydon (6.7 km), Kingston upon Thames (9.3 km), Wandsworth (11 km).