Camden vs Putney
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Putney offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Camden
CamdenPutneywinner
WandsworthCamden is £50/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Camden
Loud, scruffy, music-loving and unapologetically touristy on weekends — with Regent's Park and the canal as a quieter counterweight.
- ✓Excellent food and drink scene
- ✓Famous markets and live music
- ✓Direct Northern line into the City
- ✓Regent's Park on the doorstep
- →Very busy at weekends
- →Pockets feel rough at night
- →Rent premium for the postcode
Putney
River, Richmond Park nearby, and a clean South-West rail line to Waterloo. Slightly older professional crowd than Clapham.
- ✓Thames Path and rowing on the river
- ✓Easy access to Richmond Park
- ✓Clean residential feel
- →Pricey
- →Slower to East London
Frequently asked questions
Is Camden or Putney better to live in?
Putney offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Camden cheaper than Putney?
Putney is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,850 vs £1,900 in Camden, a saving of £50/month.
Which has better transport — Camden or Putney?
Camden scores higher for transport (8/10 vs 7/10). Camden is served by Camden Town and Chalk Farm. Putney is served by Putney andEast Putney.
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