Clapham vs Putney
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Clapham offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Claphamwinner
LambethPutney
WandsworthPutney 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
Clapham
The young-professionals-just-out-of-uni capital of London. Common, brunch, gym, rinse, repeat.
- ✓Big crowd of young professionals
- ✓Clapham Common
- ✓Brilliant rail connections via the Junction
- →Can feel cliquey and homogenous
- →Rowdy on weekends
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 Clapham or Putney better to live in?
Clapham offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Clapham cheaper than Putney?
Clapham is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,800 vs £1,850 in Putney, a saving of £50/month.
Which has better transport — Clapham or Putney?
Clapham scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 7/10). Clapham is served by Clapham Common and Clapham Junction. Putney is served by Putney andEast Putney.
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