Ealing vs Putney
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Ealing offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Ealingwinner
EalingPutney
WandsworthPutney is £300/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
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Transport
Ealing
Green, suburban West-London with the Elizabeth line cutting the commute to Paddington and the City.
- ✓Elizabeth line is transformative
- ✓Big green spaces (Walpole Park, Pitshanger)
- ✓Safer, calmer feel
- →Sprawly and less walkable
- →Quieter than Zone 2
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 Ealing or Putney better to live in?
Ealing offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Ealing cheaper than Putney?
Ealing is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,550 vs £1,850 in Putney, a saving of £300/month.
Which has better transport — Ealing or Putney?
Ealing scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 7/10). Ealing is served by Ealing Broadway. Putney is served by Putney andEast Putney.
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