Dalston vs Tooting

A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.

Our recommendation

Tooting offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.

Rent comparison

Dalston

Hackney
1-bed flat£1,750/mo
2-bed flat£2,300/mo
Zone(s)2

Tootingwinner

Wandsworth
1-bed flat£1,500/mo
2-bed flat£1,900/mo
Zone(s)3

Dalston is £250/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.

Lifestyle comparison

Lively

Dalston
9
Tooting
6

Green space

Dalston
4
Tooting
8

Nightlife

Dalston
10
Tooting
5

Café density

Dalston
9
Tooting
7

Gym density

Dalston
6
Tooting
6

Walkability

Dalston
8
Tooting
7

Food scene

Dalston
9
Tooting
9

Young professionals

Dalston
9
Tooting
7

Safety

Dalston
6
Tooting
7

Transport

Dalston
7
Tooting
7

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

Tooting

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

  • Outstanding South Asian food
  • Tooting Common and the Lido
  • Cheaper Zone 3 with direct Northern line
  • Northern line is the only tube option
  • Less of a bar scene

Frequently asked questions

Is Dalston or Tooting better to live in?

Tooting offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.

Is Dalston cheaper than Tooting?

Tooting is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,500 vs £1,750 in Dalston, a saving of £250/month.

Which has better transport — Dalston or Tooting?

Dalston and Tooting score equally on transport (7/10). Dalston is served by Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland. Tooting is served by Tooting Broadway andTooting Bec.

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