Dalston vs Putney
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Dalston offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Dalstonwinner
HackneyPutney
WandsworthPutney 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
Dalston
Late nights, Turkish grills, and Ridley Road Market. Loud, young, and not especially restful.
- ✓Best-in-class nightlife
- ✓Diverse food (especially Turkish)
- ✓Overground to most of London
- →Noisy
- →Limited green space
- →Can feel oversaturated
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 Dalston or Putney better to live in?
Dalston offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Dalston cheaper than Putney?
Dalston is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,750 vs £1,850 in Putney, a saving of £100/month.
Which has better transport — Dalston or Putney?
Dalston and Putney score equally on transport (7/10). Dalston is served by Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland. Putney is served by Putney andEast Putney.
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