Commuting is a way of life in many parts of London. Some people do it on a daily basis to get to work or school. Others do it occasionally as part of hybrid working or to enjoy leisure time in different parts of the city. Whatever the case, a lot of people want to live near stations. It can make some areas really good for investors because there will be high demand for rentals. If you are thinking about property investment in Sutton, new data about the busiest stations is essential reading.
Outer London
More and more buyers have been choosing to invest in areas in Outer London in the last decade. Their money can go further here. At the same time, as long as they are near a station, they can travel into the city relatively quickly.
Sutton is an interesting location that has become popular with commuters. It has a lot to offer, including great green spaces, a fantastic mix of housing, and good schools. The setting is ideal, putting people between the busy centre of London and the lush greenery of Surrey. Prices here are also among the most affordable in the city.
One drawback of Sutton is it doesn’t have any Tube stations. However, it has 9 train stations. They give commuters a lot of choice.
How busy are stations?
New data from On Time Trains shows the average number of entries and exits at stations across the UK in 2024. So, it is interesting to see which are the busiest. Definitely have a look if you are thinking about property investment in Sutton; it gives an idea of which local areas to consider.
The busiest station in the borough in 2024 was Sutton. That won’t be surprising to many because it is the main transport hub. It had an impressive average of 12,305 daily visits. Travellers will primarily have been taking trips to London Victoria and London Bridge.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, the quietest station was Belmont. It had an average of just 489 visitors per day. It is a suburban spot, but commuters can get a train to London Victoria to get into the centre of London.
Between top and bottom there was quite a difference in average traveller numbers. No other station comes close to Sutton. Second was Wallington with 3,924. Carshalton was third with 2,942. Next we had a close battle between Hackbridge and Cheam (2,314 and 2,311). Sixth was Carshalton Beeches with 1,887 (it likely has a smaller number because it has bigger stations on three sides. The remaining two, West Sutton and Sutton Common, had 705 and 678.
Think carefully about property investment in Sutton
As you can see, there are a lot of areas in Sutton with train stations. They can serve commuters across most of the area. The only spot that is a little lacking is the South East. However, a trip to busy central areas means it is still quite easy to get on a train.
If you are thinking about investing in properties, it is definitely worth looking at areas with stations. Quieter suburban spots like Belmont will be appealing to lots of people. However, others will want the additional amenities in areas like Sutton itself, Wallington, and Carshalton.
Finefair Ltd is a fantastic company to work with if you do commit to property investment in Sutton. We have a huge amount of experience and can provide a bespoke service for every client. It can include guaranteed rent, portfolio management, reviews and expansion, and more. So, get in touch and see how we can help you with investing.
