Clapham vs Wimbledon
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Clapham scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Wimbledon.
Rent comparison
Clapham
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MertonClapham is £100/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
Wimbledon
Suburban, leafy, family-friendly — and home to one of the biggest urban commons in the world.
- ✓Wimbledon Common
- ✓Safe, quiet streets
- ✓Fast rail into Waterloo
- →Quiet at night
- →Slower journeys to East London
Frequently asked questions
Is Clapham or Wimbledon better to live in?
Clapham scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Wimbledon.
Is Clapham cheaper than Wimbledon?
Wimbledon is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,700 vs £1,800 in Clapham, a saving of £100/month.
Which has better transport — Clapham or Wimbledon?
Clapham scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 7/10). Clapham is served by Clapham Common and Clapham Junction. Wimbledon is served by Wimbledon.
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