Islington vs Putney
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Islington scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Putney.
Rent comparison
Islington
IslingtonPutneywinner
WandsworthIslington is £150/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Islington
Polished, professional, and well-fed. Upper Street has more restaurants than most postcodes have houses.
- ✓Strong restaurant and bar scene
- ✓Two fast tube lines to the City
- ✓Lots of young professionals
- ✓Walkable street grid
- →Expensive
- →Limited green space within the postcode itself
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 Islington or Putney better to live in?
Islington scores higher overall, though it comes at a rent premium over Putney.
Is Islington cheaper than Putney?
Putney is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £1,850 vs £2,000 in Islington, a saving of £150/month.
Which has better transport — Islington or Putney?
Islington scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 7/10). Islington is served by Angel and Highbury & Islington. Putney is served by Putney andEast Putney.
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