Sutton in the borough has just been released. The profile is produced so that Sutton Council and local
health services can understand the community’s needs.
however about 16.6% (6,300) children live in poverty. Life expectancy for both men and women is higher than the England average.
Life expectancy is 7.5 years lower for men and 4.8 years lower for women in the most deprived areas of Sutton than in the least deprived areas.
In Year 6, 19.6% (347) of children are classified as obese. Estimated levels of adult physical activity are better than the England average. The rate of people killed and seriously injured on roads is better than average. The rate of violent crime is worse than average. Rates of statutory homelessness, long term unemployment and early deaths from cardiovascular diseases are better than average.