Town Pop. 3,587

Living in Sutton (East Cambridgeshire): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 13 places in the CB6 postcode district.

It scores 6 points above the CB6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. Its broadband score runs 48 points above the CB6 district's 46/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88). For the surrounding area, see CB6 postcode district.

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Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 64 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tramar Drive 31 crimes
  2. 2 Saffron Piece 18 crimes
  3. 3 St Andrews Close 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 35
Parks Ample 20
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Sutton CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge11.5 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus14.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital17.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,168 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
94
Full fibre (FTTP)78.3%
available across East Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 77 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate64.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired23.3%Student2.7%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.6%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax East Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,657
B £1,933
C £2,209
D £2,485
E £3,037
F £3,589
G £4,142
H £4,970
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Ely 6.1 mi
Manea 7.8 mi
Waterbeach 9.4 mi
J31 M11 10.9 mi
J14 M11 11.5 mi
J13 M11 12.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £300,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£229k £284k £341k £397k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Mepal 45 1.1 mi away ⇄
Witcham 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wenny Severals 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wardy Hill 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Coveney 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wilburton 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Witchford 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Earith 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stretham 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bluntisham and Colne 47 5.2 mi away ⇄
Somersham (Huntingdonshire) 49 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) a nice place to live?

Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)?

Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 200 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) is Sutton CofE VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)?

The current median house price in Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%.

Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Sutton (East Cambridgeshire)

CB6 45 ⇄

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