Dalston vs Wimbledon
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Wimbledon offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Dalston
HackneyWimbledonwinner
MertonDalston 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
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
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 Dalston or Wimbledon better to live in?
Wimbledon offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Dalston cheaper than Wimbledon?
Wimbledon is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,700 vs £1,750 in Dalston, a saving of £50/month.
Which has better transport — Dalston or Wimbledon?
Dalston and Wimbledon score equally on transport (7/10). Dalston is served by Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland. Wimbledon is served by Wimbledon.
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