The main part of the inhabited areas of Sutton is a little more than 15 metres above sea level but the roads called The Row and Link Lane are below that, as is the western end of the High Street called “The America” and all the fen areas to the south and west, none of which now achieve more than 3 metres above sea level apart from, fortunately, the dyke walls of the New Bedford River which run for three miles next to the B1381 between Sutton and Earith.

The village lies at the junction of the A142 road (Sutton is 9 miles from St Andrew's church to the centre of the city of Ely, and 7.5 miles from Chatteris) and the B1381 road (7.5 miles from Earith village centre). This latter road is a relatively modern addition. The preferred exit to the west of Sutton used to be by the footbridge or road that crosses the Bedford Rivers and their flood plain by the ford at Sutton Gault. This road still leads out of the village via Ferry Hill to Chatteris, but even when the water

is not across the road it is not recommended for the fast driver or badly sprung  vehicle.

Cambridge and Peterborough are each about 45 minutes away from Sutton by car. Sutton is a growth village with a population of approximately 3,300. It has an unforgettable church with a high, soaring tower, said to have been inspired by the ' Ely Octagon. The building of the church was started by Bishop Barnet of Ely in 1366.

Sutton has good facilities, with a library and a primary school, and there is a conservation area in the village centre