Forest Hill vs Uxbridge
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Forest Hill scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Uxbridge.
Rent comparison
Forest Hill
LewishamUxbridgewinner
HillingdonForest Hill is £250/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
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Nightlife
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Walkability
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Transport
Forest Hill
Leafy Overground living with views, the Horniman Museum, and better value than nearby Dulwich villages.
- ✓Horniman Museum and gardens
- ✓Overground connection
- ✓Good value for green south-east London
- →Hilly streets
- →Slower to west London
- →Nightlife is limited
Uxbridge
Far-west affordability with Metropolitan/Piccadilly terminus links and a large town-centre offer.
- ✓Low rents for west London
- ✓Two tube lines
- ✓Large retail and student-influenced amenities
- →Long central commute
- →Feels separate from inner London
- →Outer-zone travel costs
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Hill or Uxbridge better to live in?
Forest Hill scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Uxbridge.
Is Forest Hill cheaper than Uxbridge?
Uxbridge is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,250 vs £1,500 in Forest Hill, a saving of £250/month.
Which has better transport — Forest Hill or Uxbridge?
Forest Hill and Uxbridge score equally on transport (6/10). Forest Hill is served by Forest Hill. Uxbridge is served by Uxbridge.
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