Zones 1, 2, 3 · Northern, National Rail, District

Living in Wandsworth

Wandsworth has 5 tracked neighbourhoods. Average 1-bed rent is £1,725/month, with prices ranging from £1,500 to £2,100 depending on where you look.

Avg 1-bed rent

£1,725/mo

Avg 2-bed rent

£2,250/mo

Transport zones

1–2–3

Neighbourhoods

5

Transport

Wandsworth is served by the Northern, National Rail and District lines.

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Wandsworth lifestyle profile

Based on scores across all 5 tracked areas in Wandsworth.

Lively

6/10

Green space

8/10

Nightlife

5/10

Café density

7/10

Gym density

8/10

Walkability

7/10

Food scene

8/10

Young professionals

8/10

Safety

8/10

Transport

7/10

Wandsworth strengths

  • ✓Outstanding South Asian food
  • ✓Tooting Common and the Lido
  • ✓Cheaper Zone 3 with direct Northern line
  • ✓Battersea Park
  • ✓Northern line extension

Trade-offs

  • →Northern line is the only tube option
  • →Less of a bar scene
  • →Expensive for the area
  • →Newbuild feel — limited character

Neighbourhoods in Wandsworth

Tooting

£1,500/mo

South Asian food capital of London, plus Tooting Common and Lido. Cheaper than Clapham, with a stronger high street.

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Balham

£1,600/mo

A dependable south-west professional base with Northern line, rail, gyms, brunch, and access to commons.

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Earlsfield

£1,600/mo

A quieter Wandsworth option with rail to Waterloo, local pubs, and access to south-west commons.

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Putney

£1,850/mo

River, Richmond Park nearby, and a clean South-West rail line to Waterloo. Slightly older professional crowd than Clapham.

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Battersea / Nine Elms

£2,100/mo

Brand-new high-rises around the Power Station, anchored by Battersea Park on the river. Polished but soulless in places.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Wandsworth?

The average 1-bedroom flat in Wandsworth costs around £1,725 per month. Prices range from £1,500 to £2,100 depending on the specific neighbourhood.

What transport zones is Wandsworth in?

Wandsworth covers transport zones 1 to 2 to 3, served by the Northern, National Rail, District.

What type of area is Wandsworth?

Wandsworth scores highest for green space and gym density. Outstanding South Asian food.

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